How different pain control methods affect early mobilization after major surgery in older ICU patients
Official title: Effect of Analgesia Methods on Early Mobilization and Patient Satisfaction in Geriatric Patients Admitted to Intensive Care After Major Surgery
Run by Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization · NCT07709975 · Data updated 2026-11-12
In this real-world study, researchers will observe how pain-relief methods used after major surgery in adults 65 and older in the ICU relate to how quickly they get out of bed and start moving.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07709975 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Participants are adults aged 65 or older who are admitted to the ICU after major surgery and stay at least 24 hours.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have very long ICU stays due to non-pain-related factors or whose recovery is limited by other conditions may not experience a mobility-related benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This prospective, single-center observational cohort study will not assign treatments but will record the analgesic approaches used by clinicians after major surgery in geriatric ICU patients. It will compare systemic opioids (with or without multimodal approaches), epidural analgesia, and peripheral nerve blocks, focusing on time to first sit, stand, or walk, as well as pain levels, delirium, patient satisfaction with pain control, and ICU length of stay. Data will be collected from routine medical records using standardized forms and analyzed to identify associations between analgesia type and early postoperative recovery. No additional diagnostic tests or protocol-driven interventions are required beyond standard clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If certain analgesic approaches are associated with faster mobilization, this could inform pain-management decisions to improve recovery in older ICU patients after major surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous real-world studies have shown variable effects of analgesia methods on recovery; this observational approach aims to clarify relationships in geriatric ICU settings.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 years or older * ASA physical status classification I-IV * Admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) following major surgery * ICU stay of at least 24 hours Exclusion Criteria: * Previously diagnosed advanced-stage dementia * Inability to assess consciousness due to severe neurological deficit * ICU stay of less than 24 hours * Incomplete or insufficient clinical data
Where it's running
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University of Health Sciences, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zekeriya Ervatan, MD
- Email: zek.ervatan@gmail.com
- Phone: +90505 598 32 48
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.