Using extra oxygen to prevent infections in obese women with gynecological cancer

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 study investigates whether providing supplemental oxygen after surgery can reduce the risk of surgical site infections in obese women undergoing laparotomy for gynecological cancers such as endometrial or ovarian cancer. The research focuses on patients with a body mass index (BMI) over 30 and aims to identify factors that contribute to increased infection risk. By improving tissue oxygenation, the study seeks to enhance wound healing and minimize complications that can prolong hospital stays and increase healthcare costs.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Obese (BMI\>30kg/m2) gynecological cancer patients
* Optimized preoperative CBC values (hemoglobin \>11g/dl, WBC 4.000-11.000 X 109/L, platelets 150,000 to 400,000 X 109/L)
* In the case of neoadjuvant therapy an interval longer than three weeks between the last cycle and the operation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active immunosuppresion
* Preexisting infection of the abdominal wall
* Preexisting sepsis

Where it's running

• First department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Athens, Greece Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Vasilios Pergialiotis, Assistant Professor
• Email: pergialiotis@yahoo.com
• Phone: +302132162291

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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.