SURGERY

This study looked at whether a structured smoking cessation program starting four weeks before surgery could reduce complications in smokers undergoing intermediate to high-risk operations. Researchers planned to enroll 251 adult smokers scheduled for surgeries like abdominal, th…

This study looked at whether giving chemotherapy and radiation before surgery could help control glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumor. Only 2 people enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to see if this approach was safe and could delay tumor regrowth.

This study compared two common nerve block techniques for pain relief after hip fracture surgery: femoral nerve block and suprainguinal fascia iliaca block. Only 17 adults participated before the trial was terminated early. The goal was to see which block reduces pain and the nee…

This study compared two pain control methods for people undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery. One group received a spinal injection of pain medicine, while the other got a nerve block in the back muscles. The goal was to see which approach reduced the need for additional pa…

This study looked at whether letting patients manage their own recovery precautions after heart surgery leads to a better quality of life compared to following standard sternal precautions. Ten adults who had heart surgery were followed for up to a year. Researchers checked pain,…

This study tested two drugs, sugammadex and neostigmine/glycopyrrolate, to see which one helps children recover faster after laparoscopic appendectomy. The trial planned to enroll 22 children aged 2-17 but was terminated early. The main goal was to measure how quickly children le…

This study tested a new sensor measure called RPVi to see if it can predict how patients will respond to fluids during surgery. Researchers compared RPVi to standard methods in 63 adults having elective surgery. The study was terminated early, so the findings are limited.

This study aimed to compare how often women could go home the same day after a hysterectomy using three different minimally invasive techniques: vNOTES (through the vagina), conventional laparoscopy, and robot-assisted laparoscopy. The trial was terminated early after enrolling o…

This study tested a special finger sensor that measures hemoglobin and fluid levels without needles during surgery. The goal was to see if this real-time information helps doctors decide when to give blood transfusions, potentially reducing the amount of donor blood needed. The s…

This study tested whether a wearable device could help monitor patients after major surgery. Researchers wanted to see if patients would use the device and if the data could help predict problems. The study was stopped early, so it's unclear if the approach works.

This study aimed to see if measuring the glycocalyx—a thin, protective layer inside blood vessels—before heart surgery could predict serious problems like shock, kidney failure, or death. Researchers planned to include 130 adults having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. Th…

This study looked at whether a special pressure measurement (esophageal pressure) can be used during surgeries where only one lung is ventilated. Six adults having non-cardiac surgery participated. Researchers compared the pressure readings to lung collapse images from a device c…

This study tested whether giving patients detailed instructions for showering before scheduled surgery could improve skin cleanliness when they arrive at the operating room. The goal was to reduce the risk of surgical site infections. Only 22 adults participated before the study …