POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

This study tests whether giving patients warm, moist oxygen through a special nasal tube for 24 hours after major abdominal surgery can prevent serious lung issues like pneumonia or collapsed lungs. About 580 adults having long abdominal surgeries will be randomly assigned to rec…

This study tests a surgical technique to prevent arm swelling (lymphedema) in breast cancer patients at high risk. During standard breast cancer surgery, doctors will move a small piece of tissue from the chest wall to the armpit to help fluid drain properly. 100 women with a hig…

This study tests whether putting vancomycin powder directly into the surgical wound during brain shunt placement can prevent serious infections in children with hydrocephalus. About 164 children, from newborns to 18 years old, will be split into two groups: one gets the standard …

This study looks at whether removing the chest tube right after lung surgery (called a tubeless strategy) helps patients recover faster with less pain. About 300 adults having a specific type of lung surgery will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: standard chest tube, o…

This pilot study tests whether a virtual, home-based prehabilitation program is practical for adults awaiting major elective surgery. About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either the program (exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and protein supplements) or standard car…

This study watches 1000 adults having planned brain surgery to see if the thickness of their blood during the operation is linked to problems like infections, kidney injury, or death within 30 days. Researchers will measure blood thickness and brain oxygen levels during surgery. …

This study looks at how low body temperature during lung cancer surgery (using a tiny camera) affects pain and complications after the operation. About 144 adults having this surgery will have their temperature tracked continuously. The goal is to understand if getting cold durin…

This study looks at a new way to close the belly wall during large hernia surgery to prevent breathing problems right after the operation. Doctors will use standard breathing measurements during surgery to decide the best closure method. The study will include 50 adults who are a…

This study looks at whether a harmless thermal camera can help doctors see how surgical wounds are healing after skin surgery. About 120 adults having skin lesions removed will have their wounds photographed with the camera. The goal is to catch problems like infection or slow he…

This study will create a tool to predict complications after major surgery in people aged 65 and older. Researchers will collect information on physical activity, nutrition, mood, and body composition from 520 participants before surgery. The goal is to help doctors better identi…

This study looks at how different levels of pressure in the breathing machine (called PEEP) affect oxygen levels and lung health in 360 adults having non-chest, non-heart surgery. Participants will be grouped by surgery type, and their oxygen levels and lung ultrasound images wil…

This study will look at 1,000 surgery patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in Villavicencio, Colombia, between 2022 and 2024. The goal is to understand what factors are linked to death and how long patients stay in the ICU. By analyzing patient records, researchers …

This study reviews medical records of 1,000 adults who had planned heart bypass surgery. Researchers want to see if changes in routine blood tests (like inflammation and kidney markers) in the first days after surgery can identify patients at higher risk for kidney injury or a lo…

This study looks at whether a special hospital program for older adults (65+) can improve their recovery after surgery. Researchers will compare death rates and complications within 28 days between patients in the new program and those receiving standard care. The goal is to lear…