Hidden circulation problem may affect cancer surgery outcomes
NCT ID NCT05754944
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how often cancer patients with risk factors like age, diabetes, or smoking have peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a condition where blood vessels narrow. Researchers will test 114 patients before surgery using simple ankle and toe blood pressure measurements. The goal is to understand how common PAD is and whether it affects recovery, especially across different racial groups.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If this study succeeds, it could show that many cancer patients have undiagnosed PAD, leading to routine screening and better surgical outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with only 114 participants, so results may not apply to all cancer patients. It does not test any treatment.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, 10065, United States