Effect of a care package on infection and comfort in obesity surgery patients
The Effect of Care Bundle Applied to Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery on Surgical Site ınfection and Comfort
NA · Malatya Turgut Ozal University · NCT05930639
This study tests if a special care package can help prevent infections and improve comfort for people having weight loss surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Malatya Turgut Ozal University (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Malatya and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05930639 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the impact of a Surgical Site Infection (SSI) prevention package on patients undergoing bariatric surgery, specifically sleeve gastrectomy. It is a randomized controlled trial designed to assess both the incidence of surgical site infections and the comfort levels of patients post-surgery. The care package consists of evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing infection rates, which are a significant complication in bariatric procedures. The study will analyze the effectiveness of these interventions in improving patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and over who are scheduled to undergo sleeve gastrectomy surgery and are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those undergoing surgeries other than sleeve gastrectomy will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce the incidence of surgical site infections and enhance patient comfort following bariatric surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown varying degrees of success with similar SSI prevention approaches, but this specific care package is being evaluated for the first time in this context.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years and over * undergoing sleeve gastrectomy surgery * who volunteered to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * under 18 years old * Surgeries other than sleeve gastrectomy * not willing to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Malatya and 1 other locations
- Hatice ÇAKIR — Malatya, Turkey (RECRUITING)
- Meryem Yilmaz — Sivas, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hatice ÇAKIR — MALATYA TURGUT ÖZAL UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: research assistant
- Email: hatice.cakir@ozal.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 05534491539
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.
Conditions: Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Surgical Site Infection, Bariatric Surgery, Care bundle, prevention package