Evaluating the effects of lying face down after major abdominal surgery
Effects of Prone Position After Major Abdominal Surgery
This study is testing whether lying face down after major abdominal surgery helps patients recover better and have fewer lung problems.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Vastra Gotaland Region Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Gothenburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT05630443 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the impact of adopting a prone position after major abdominal surgeries, specifically targeting patients undergoing esophageal, gastric, or pancreatic procedures. It involves a randomized design with two groups: one following the standard enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol and the other incorporating periods of prone positioning. The study aims to assess outcomes such as oxygen saturation and the incidence of lung complications, including pneumonia and thromboembolism, during the postoperative period. Patients will be monitored for various parameters, including lung volumes and overall recovery experiences.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for curative major abdominal surgeries involving the esophagus, stomach, or pancreas.
Not a fit: Patients who cannot understand Swedish or are unable to perform a prone position preoperatively will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the risk of lung complications and improve recovery outcomes for patients after major abdominal surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using prone positioning post-abdominal surgery is novel, similar studies have shown promising results in improving respiratory outcomes in other surgical contexts.
Eligibility criteria
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Patients eligable for abdominal surgery aim to cure with: Inclusion Criteria: \- malignancy of the esophagus, gastric- or pancreas Exclusion Criteria: -.not able to understand Swedish in writing or speaking \- preoperatively unable to perform a prone position
Where this trial is running
Gothenburg
- Dept of Surgery — Gothenburg, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Cecilia Engstrom Mattisson, MD PhD — Dept of Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg University, Sweden
- Study coordinator: Cecilia Engstrom Mattisson, MD PhD
- Email: cecilia.engstrom.@surgery.gu.se
- Phone: +46704970393
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.