Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 9 to 17 Women only

Improving preoperative counseling for young patients in gynecology

Official title: ERAS in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: How Important is Preoperative Counseling in Patient Outcomes and Does Parent Versus Patient Counseling Impact Success?

Run by University of Colorado, Denver · NCT04963751 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if giving direct pre-operative counseling to young patients and their caregivers can help improve pain management and recovery after abdominal surgery.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages9 Years to 17 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Aurora, Colorado)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 8, 2022
Main results expectedJanuary 31, 2028
Study endsJune 30, 2028
Registry record updatedAugust 11, 2026
Trial IDNCT04963751 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are children and adolescents aged 9 to 17 who are scheduled for abdominal surgery under the ERAS protocol.

Probably not a fit

Patients with developmental delays or those undergoing emergency surgeries may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This trial investigates the impact of direct pre-operative counseling for pediatric and adolescent patients undergoing abdominal surgery under the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive counseling either with their caregiver or solely for the caregiver. The study aims to evaluate whether this direct involvement can enhance post-surgical pain management, medication compliance, and overall functionality, such as returning to school. The research seeks to identify key elements of ERAS that contribute to better outcomes in this population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved pain management and quicker recovery for young patients after surgery.

How similar studies have gone: While ERAS protocols have been established, this specific approach of involving young patients in pre-operative counseling has not been previously tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 9- 17 years of age
* Patient is undergoing abdominal surgery and being managed under the ERAS protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

* Developmental delay (IQ \< 70) determined by documentation in medical record
* Emergency or non-elective surgical cases
* Patients who attend clinic appointments independently from their caregiver

Where it's running

  • Pediatric and Gynecology Clinic at Children's Hospital Colorado
    Aurora, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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