POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

This study tests whether wrapping the spinal accessory nerve with a porcine (pig) tissue product during neck dissection for head and neck cancer can prevent shoulder problems after surgery. About 74 adults who have not had prior neck surgery or cancer treatment will be enrolled. …

This study tests whether a drug called dalargin can prevent serious organ problems after major abdominal surgery. About 200 adults having high-risk surgery will receive either dalargin or a placebo for 72 hours. The goal is to see if dalargin reduces complications like kidney inj…

This study aimed to see if taking oral steroids after nose surgery (rhinoplasty) reduces pain, nausea, swelling, and bruising. It planned to include adults having their first nose surgery, but was withdrawn before any participants enrolled. The goal was to improve patient comfort…

This study looks at whether different types of play—like finger puppets, virtual reality, or smartphone games—can lower anxiety and pain in children aged 6 to 12 before and after surgery. About 76 kids will be randomly assigned to one of these play methods or standard care. Resea…

This study tests a simple bedside exercise program called BE-FIT for older adults (65+) after surgery. The goal is to get patients out of bed and moving earlier to prevent muscle loss, falls, and longer hospital stays. About 2,180 participants will either follow the exercise plan…

This study looks at data from 10,000 heart surgery patients to build an AI tool that helps doctors decide who will benefit from a drug called ulinastatin. The drug may reduce inflammation and complications after surgery, but it doesn't work for everyone. The goal is to match the …

This study tests a computer system that uses routine hospital data to predict risks of complications after surgery. Researchers will compare the computer's risk scores to those made by surgeons and anesthesiologists for the same patients. About 200 healthcare providers will parti…

This study looks at a new blood test called ICIS to see if it can find infections earlier in people who have had pancreatic surgery. About 400 adults having planned pancreatic procedures will take part, and no extra tests are needed beyond routine blood draws. The goal is to help…

This study looks at whether having a team of doctors meet to discuss high-risk patients before noncardiac surgery can reduce serious complications like organ failure or death. About 1200 adults with higher health risks will be followed for up to a year. The goal is to see if this…

This study uses artificial intelligence to predict when muscle function fully returns after anesthesia in adult surgery patients. Researchers will analyze data from 240,000 adults to build a model that helps doctors time muscle relaxant drugs better. The goal is to reduce complic…