Managing care and outcomes for diabetic patients undergoing surgery in Europe

Management and Outcomes of Perioperative Care Among European Diabetic Patients: (MOPED): A Prospective Observational, International Cohort Study

Observational European Society of Anaesthesiology · NCT04511312

This study looks at how diabetic patients are cared for during and after surgery in Europe to see if there are any complications and how to improve their treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorEuropean Society of Anaesthesiology Academic / other
Locations1 site (Dublin)
Trial IDNCT04511312 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to document the perioperative management and outcomes of diabetic patients undergoing surgery across Europe. It focuses on understanding the incidence of postoperative complications in this population, given their increased risk due to diabetes. The study will collect data on various surgical interventions and the associated complications, providing insights into current practices and variations in management guidelines among different countries. By analyzing these factors, the study seeks to improve the care provided to diabetic patients during the perioperative period.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are diabetic patients undergoing any form of surgery requiring general or regional anesthesia.

Not a fit: Patients who are not diabetic or those undergoing minor surgical procedures may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies for diabetic patients undergoing surgery, potentially reducing postoperative complications.

How similar studies have performed: While there is variation in practice guidelines for diabetic patients undergoing surgery, this study aims to document these practices on a large scale, making it a novel approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diabetic patients (all classes except gestational diabetes) undergoing surgery (defined as requiring any general anaesthesia technique or any specific regional anaesthetic technique or a combination)
* Ambulatory, elective or emergency surgery and patients who receive postoperative care in intensive care or high dependency units will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who are not diabetic
* Patients with gestational diabetes
* Patients undergoing minor surgery

Where this trial is running

Dublin

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Diabetes MellitusPostoperative ComplicationsSurgeryPostoperative complications
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.