Observational study on postoperative ICU care
Observational Study for Perioperative Care of Patients Requiring ICU (OPICU)
This study looks at how patients who have major surgeries are cared for in the ICU to see if some could be treated in less intensive settings and to understand what factors might predict their need for ICU care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Koç University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT05995925 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational cohort study will be conducted across multiple centers in Turkey to evaluate the utilization of ICU beds for postoperative patients. The research aims to compare the treatment outcomes of patients requiring planned versus unplanned ICU admissions, assessing whether some patients could be monitored in less intensive care settings. The study will also identify preoperative characteristics that predict ICU needs and evaluate postoperative complications using the Clavien-Dindo classification. By focusing on patients over 18 years undergoing major surgeries, the study seeks to optimize ICU resource allocation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years undergoing major elective or emergency surgical procedures requiring postoperative care.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing day-case surgery, cardiac surgery, or pediatric surgery will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more efficient use of ICU resources, improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored ICU utilization, this specific approach focusing on postoperative triage is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Major elective/emergency surgical procedures * Planned, unplanned, emergent surgical procedures, planned but not admitted to the ICU after the operation. * Patients who planned but not transferred to the ICU will also be followed/ included postoperatively * Informed Consent * Major surgeries will be targeted within the broad subgroup domains of gynecology, neurosurgery, thoracic, urology, orthopedics/trauma, and abdominal surgery. * Unplanned but admitted to ICU after surgery in 48 hrs. Exclusion Criteria: * Day-case surgery * Cardiac surgery * Pediatric surgery * Patients who were already staying in ICU and planned to be operated on * Denial of informed consent * All interventional procedures
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Koc University — Istanbul, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Evren Senturk, Prof, MD
- Email: esenturk@ku.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 212 338 10 00
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.