Evaluating the effects of lying face down after major abdominal surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.