Evaluating the impact of walking on surgical outcomes
Preoperative Walking Evaluation and Postoperative Outcome in Non-cardiac Surgery
This study is trying to see if the number of steps people take before non-heart surgery can affect how well they recover afterwards.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 264 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karolinska Institutet Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Trial ID | NCT06023069 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients aged 18 and older who are scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery and can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or those not undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved preoperative assessments and potentially reduce complications and mortality rates in surgical patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using mobile phone data to assess physical activity is relatively novel, similar studies have shown promising results in linking physical activity to health outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Stockholm
- 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
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.