Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up Women only

Enhanced Recovery Adherence and Recovery Quality After Cesarean Delivery

Official title: Effect of Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean Delivery Protocol Compliance on Postoperative Quality of Recovery in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesia: A Prospective Observational Study

Run by Bursa City Hospital · NCT07790471 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether following enhanced recovery after cesarean delivery protocols is linked with better recovery quality in women having a planned cesarean with spinal anesthesia.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SponsorBursa City Hospital
Government
Locations1 site (Bursa, Nilüfer)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 15, 2026
Main results expectedOctober 15, 2026
Study endsOctober 15, 2026
Registry record updatedAugust 27, 2026
Trial IDNCT07790471 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Women aged 18 or older undergoing elective cesarean delivery with planned spinal anesthesia, able to read Turkish, and able to provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not follow the ERAC protocol or have factors interfering with recovery may not experience improved recovery quality.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective observational study will enroll 150 women undergoing elective cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia to see if adherence to ERAC protocols relates to recovery quality. Recovery will be measured 24 hours after surgery using the Turkish Obstetric Quality of Recovery-10 questionnaire. Additional outcomes include pain levels, opioid use, nausea, mobilization, oral intake, breastfeeding, and patient satisfaction. The study will analyze associations between protocol compliance and these recovery outcomes. Only Turkish-speaking, ASA II-III patients without exclusion criteria will be included at Bursa City Hospital.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If adherence to ERAC protocols is linked to improved recovery, patients may experience better early recovery and symptom control after cesarean delivery.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research in enhanced recovery programs for cesarean deliveries has shown benefits in some settings, but results vary by context and implementation.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or older
* Scheduled for elective cesarean delivery
* Planned spinal anesthesia
* American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status II or III
* Ability to read and understand Turkish
* Provision of written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Emergency cesarean delivery
* General anesthesia or conversion from spinal to general anesthesia
* Major obstetric hemorrhage
* Requirement for postoperative intensive care
* Chronic opioid use
* Chronic pain syndrome
* Severe psychiatric disease
* Severe neurological disease
* Inability to communicate
* Cognitive impairment preventing completion of study questionnaires
* Refusal to participate

Where it's running

  • Bursa City Hospital
    Bursa, Nilüfer, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.