Enhanced recovery protocol for pediatric cancer surgery patients
Pediatric Oncology Recovery Trial After Surgery
This study is testing a new recovery plan for kids having surgery for pelvic cancer to see if it helps them heal better and faster.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 288 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Month to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Denver Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Aurora, Colorado and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04344899 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Pediatric Oncology Recovery Trial After Surgery (PORTS) is a multicenter observational study that evaluates the implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol in pediatric patients undergoing abdominal or retroperitoneal surgical resections for pelvic cancer. The study involves two groups: historical patients and those treated under the ERAS protocol, with a total enrollment of 288 patients. It aims to assess various outcomes, including complications, adherence to the protocol, length of hospital stay, and patient-reported outcomes, over a 90-day period post-surgery. The findings will contribute to refining the ERAS protocol for better recovery in pediatric oncology patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include pediatric patients aged 1 month or older undergoing specific surgical procedures for pelvic cancer at participating hospitals.
Not a fit: Patients younger than 1 month of age will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved recovery outcomes and reduced complications for pediatric patients undergoing cancer surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Similar studies implementing ERAS protocols in adult populations have shown success, suggesting potential benefits in pediatric settings as well.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing operations at a pediatric hospital setting aged 1 month or older * Parents of patients undergoing operations at pediatric hospital settings aged 1 month or older * Undergoing urologic reconstruction, ureteral operations, pyeloplasty, intraabdominal on-cologic resections, urachal remnant excision, bariatric operations, pectus surgery, ap-pendicitis, orthopedic or neurosurgical operations and inflammatory bowel disease proce-dures * Providers of patients undergoing surgery in pediatric settings Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 1 month in age
Where this trial is running
Aurora, Colorado and 2 other locations
- Children's Hospital Colorado — Aurora, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- St Jude Children's Research Hospital — Memphis, Tennessee, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kyle Rove, MD — Childrens Hospital Colorado
- Study coordinator: Jennifer Pyrzanowski
- Email: jennifer.pyrzanowski@cuanschutz.edu
- Phone: 1.303.724.0769
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.