Improving patient outcomes with a new anesthesia handoff tool
Improving Surgical Patient Outcomes Through Implementation of a SemiStructured Intraoperative Anesthesia Handoff Tool
This study tests a new tool for improving communication between anesthesia teams during surgeries to see if it helps patients recover better after their procedures.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 4500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 105 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06533111 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a semi-structured intraoperative anesthesia handoff tool designed to enhance communication during patient transitions between anesthesia clinicians. It aims to determine how this tool impacts postoperative outcomes and to validate the 5-Factor Perceived Shared Mental Model Scale (5-PSMMS) in a clinical setting. The study will compare outcomes between patients receiving the new handoff tool and those receiving usual care during non-cardiac surgeries.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients undergoing non-cardiac surgeries that involve at least one permanent anesthesia clinician handoff.
Not a fit: Patients who are organ donors or classified as ASA Physical Status 6 will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to reduced postoperative complications and improved patient safety.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with structured communication tools in surgical settings, indicating potential for success with this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing non-cardiac surgery in the main operating rooms (e.g. not the endoscopy suite or labor and delivery ward) * Undergoing at least one permanent (e.g. end of shift) anesthesia clinician handoff Exclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status 6 (organ donors)
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aubrey Samost-Williams, MD, MS — The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Study coordinator: Aubrey Samost-Williams, MD, MS
- Email: Aubrey.SamostWilliams@uth.tmc.edu
- Phone: (713) 500-6200
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.