Monitoring breathing and activity after abdominal surgery

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 study aims to understand how specific breathing and activity recommendations can improve recovery for patients after abdominal surgery. Participants will be monitored using devices that track their breathing patterns and movements in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for up to three days. The study will analyze the relationship between different activities, such as sitting and walking, and their impact on breathing and postoperative complications. The goal is to identify effective strategies to enhance recovery and reduce risks associated with surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Must be 18 or older
* Must be undergoing abdominal surgery
* Must be high-risk for PPCs (ARISCAT score equal to or greater than 26)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Anyone under 18
* Anyone not undergoing abdominal surgery
* Anyone that is not high-risk for PPCs (ARISCAT score less than 26)

Where it's running

• UC Health
  Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ana Fernandez-Bustamante, MD, PhD — University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado Health Hospital
• Study coordinator: Emily G. Helmer
• Email: emily.helmer@cuanschutz.edu
• Phone: (303)-724-2938

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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.