Impact of physical activity on surgery 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 cohort study investigates the relationship between self-reported physical activity levels and the risk of complications and mortality in adult patients undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery. By collecting data on various factors such as age, sex, body mass index, and co-morbid conditions, the study aims to determine if higher Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) scores correlate with lower perioperative morbidity and mortality. The analysis will utilize multivariable methods to assess the impact of physical activity on surgical outcomes, providing valuable insights into modifiable risk factors in the perioperative setting.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Adult patients (equal to or over 18 years) undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery at the two study sites, Karolinska University Hospital Solna and Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients under the age of 18, transplant, day surgery, acute surgery, anesthesia monitoring, brachy therapy and gamma knife interventions. In case of multiple surgeries, only the first will be included.

Where it's running

• Karolinska Institutet
  Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Max Bell, MD, PhD — Karolinska Institutet
• 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.