Monitoring breathing and activity after abdominal surgery
Postoperative Respiratory and Activity Monitoring
This study is testing how breathing and activity tips can help people recover better after abdominal surgery by tracking their movements and breathing for a few days.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Denver Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, Colorado) |
| Trial ID | NCT06239831 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 or older who are undergoing elective abdominal surgery and are at high risk for postoperative pulmonary complications.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 18, not undergoing abdominal surgery, or not classified as high-risk for postoperative pulmonary complications will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative care and reduced complications for patients undergoing abdominal surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored postoperative monitoring, this specific approach focusing on activity and breathing patterns in high-risk patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Aurora, Colorado
- 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
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.