Could a simple recovery checklist slash hospital stays after colorectal surgery?
NCT ID NCT02997293
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol helps people recover better after colorectal surgery. The protocol includes non-narcotic pain control, careful fluid management, early eating and walking, and early removal of drains. Researchers will compare hospital length of stay, pain scores, nausea, and readmission rates between patients who had surgery before the protocol was introduced and those who had it after.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this protocol could become a standard approach to help people recover faster after colorectal surgery, with less pain and shorter hospital stays.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective review of past records, not a controlled experiment, so other factors could explain any differences seen. Results may not apply to all patients or hospitals.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
RECRUITINGLittle Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States
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