Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 100

Optimizing short stay surgery for colorectal patients

Official title: Day Case Colectomy: Optimizing Short Stay-surgery.

Run by Joint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care · NCT04996511 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how laparoscopic colorectal surgery affects heart rate changes in patients to see if it can help improve recovery and reduce complications.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorJoint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lahti)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2020
Main results expectedMay 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedApril 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT04996511 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for colorectal resection for any pathology.

Probably not a fit

Patients with arrhythmias that may interfere with HRV measurements will 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 study focuses on patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection, where heart rate variability (HRV) parameters are measured before and after the surgery. The aim is to evaluate how the surgery and any associated complications affect these HRV parameters, particularly looking for relationships with adverse effects. By monitoring these physiological changes, the study seeks to optimize recovery and minimize complications in short stay surgical settings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance recovery protocols for colorectal surgery patients, leading to improved outcomes and reduced hospital stays.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on HRV in surgical recovery, this specific approach focusing on short stay surgery is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

• Colorectal resection for any pathology

Exclusion Criteria:

• Arrhytmias likely to cause problems with HRV measurements

Where it's running

  • Päijät-Häme Central Hospital
    Lahti, Finland
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Juha KA Rinne, MD — Päijät Häme Central Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Juha KA Rinne, MD
  • Email: juha.rinne@phhyky.fi
  • Phone: 03 81911

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.