Comparing days alive and out of hospital after gastrointestinal surgery based on functional capacity
Evaluation of Days Alive and Out of Hospital at 30 Days in Patients With Poor or Good Functional Capacity Undergoing Gastrointestinal Surgery
This study looks at how a patient's ability to do everyday activities affects how many days they spend alive and out of the hospital after gastrointestinal surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 470 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Fatih) |
| Trial ID | NCT06316245 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the relationship between functional capacity and the number of days patients are alive and out of the hospital 30 days post gastrointestinal surgery. Patients will be evaluated using the Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) to categorize them into groups based on their functional capacity scores. The primary focus is to compare outcomes between those with good functional capacity (DASI score > 34) and those with poor functional capacity (DASI score ≤ 34). Secondary outcomes include ICU needs, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications. Data will be collected before surgery and analyzed to identify factors influencing patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and above undergoing intermediate to major gastrointestinal surgeries with a predicted hospital stay of more than 24 hours.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing minor gastrointestinal surgeries or those with hepatobiliary conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify patients at higher risk for complications and improve postoperative care strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of assessing functional capacity in relation to surgical outcomes is established, this specific study's focus on DAOH is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing intermediate and major upper or lower gastrointestinal surgeries (small intestine, colon, rectal, gastric, esophagus) with a predicted hospital stay of more than 24 hours * Patients aged 18 and above * Signed written informed consent * Reaching all perioperative data Exclusion Criteria: * Day case/ambulatory or one overnight hospital stay for minor gastrointestinal and perianal surgeries (hernia repair, hemorrhoidectomy, perianal abscess and fistula, appendectomy) * Hepatobiliary surgeries (hepatectomy, pancreas and gallbladder surgeries) * Patients aged below 18 * Not signed written informed consent * Missing perioperative data
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Fatih
- Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation — Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Muserref B Dincer — Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department Anesthesiology and Reanimation
- Study coordinator: Muserref B Dincer
- Email: mberildincer@gmail.com
- Phone: +905321624712
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.