Phone checklist could cut surgery cancellations
NCT ID NCT01732159
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether calling patients a few days before surgery with a checklist could lower the number of last-minute cancellations. Over 4,000 adults and children scheduled for day surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple step helps hospitals run more smoothly.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- checklist
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple checklist could help hospitals reduce wasted time and resources from last-minute surgery cancellations.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, so results are already known. The checklist may not work in all hospitals or for all types of surgery.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cochin Hospital
Paris, 75014, France