Creating a tool to predict surgical risks for patients with cirrhosis
Development and Validation of a Cirrhosis-specific Surgical Risk Calculator (C-SuRC)
This study is creating a helpful tool for doctors to better understand the surgical risks for patients with cirrhosis, so they can make safer choices and improve care before surgery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Puget Sound Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10926840 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and validate a specialized surgical risk calculator for patients with cirrhosis, known as C-SuRC. It will assess various factors that contribute to surgical risks, including those related to the liver condition, the surgery itself, and other health issues. By analyzing a unique dataset of cirrhotic patients who have undergone surgery, the tool will help healthcare providers make informed decisions about surgical procedures, potentially improving patient outcomes. The goal is to enhance patient safety by identifying those at higher risk and optimizing their care before surgery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with cirrhosis who may require surgical procedures.
Not a fit: Patients without cirrhosis or those not requiring surgery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce perioperative mortality and complications for patients with cirrhosis undergoing surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been various surgical risk calculators, this specific approach for cirrhosis patients is novel and has not been previously tested.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- VA Puget Sound Healthcare System — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ioannou, George — VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Ioannou, George
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.