Evaluating the impact of walking on surgical outcomes

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 observational study aims to investigate the relationship between physical activity, specifically measured by the average number of steps recorded on patients' mobile phones, and postoperative outcomes in adults undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery. The study will collect data on patients' demographics, comorbidities, and physical activity levels before surgery, with a focus on how these factors correlate with complications and mortality rates post-surgery. The research will be conducted in two stages, starting with a pilot study across multiple clinics, followed by a larger multicenter study based on the pilot's findings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Adult patients (equal to or over 18 years) undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery providing informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients that can not provide informed consent.

Where it's running

• Karolinska University Hospital
  Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Max Bell — N32276 PMI/Karolinska
• Study coordinator: Max Bell, MD, PhD
• Email: max.bell@regionstockholm.se
• Phone: +46708278533

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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.