Where should you recover after surgery? a trial seeks the best path
NCT ID NCT07740772
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at adults recovering from elective surgery in two different care areas: the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and the high-care unit (HCU). The goal is to see which setting is linked to shorter hospital stays and fewer cases where patients need to be moved to intensive care. By tracking outcomes for about 386 patients, researchers hope to find the most effective way to manage postoperative recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If one care setting proves more effective, it could streamline postoperative recovery, shorten hospital stays, and reduce the need for intensive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational comparison, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may vary by patient and hospital, and the findings may not apply to other settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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RSUPN dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo
RECRUITINGJakarta Pusat, Jakarta Special Capital Region, 10430, Indonesia
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