New nurse coaching program aims to keep seniors out of the hospital after colorectal surgery

NCT ID NCT06752031

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a care transition program called OSCAR-S for adults aged 65 and older who are having planned colorectal surgery. The program provides extra support from a nurse coach to help patients and families manage recovery at home after leaving the hospital. The goal is to see if this support reduces hospital readmissions and deaths within 30 days after discharge. This is a small pilot study with 30 participants to check if the program is feasible and worth testing in a larger trial.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: OSCAR-S Care Transition Model (behavioral intervention with nurse coaching)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could help older adults recover better at home after colorectal surgery and reduce hospital readmissions.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires extra effort from patients and families, and may not work for all.

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CARE TRANSITION COLORECTAL SURGERY OLDER ADULTS (65 YEARS AND OLDER)

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Locations

81 Highland Ave
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Salem, Massachusetts, 01970, United States

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