Warming blankets before surgery may keep patients safer
NCT ID NCT04011462
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether warming patients before digestive surgery helps keep their body temperature normal. 105 adults having cancer surgery were divided into three groups: one with standard blankets, and two using a forced-air warming system for 20 or 30 minutes. The study also compared a new skin thermometer to standard ones to see which is better at detecting low temperature.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HYPOTHERMIA are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
ICESP
São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-000, Brazil
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Chilled saline infused directly into brain during stroke treatment may limit damage
- A simple body mark may help doctors place temperature probes accurately every time
- Cooling therapy may shield brain after CO poisoning
- Warm blankets beat shivers before heart surgery
- Could a pill boost performance in extreme cold and thin air?
- Cooling down, warming up: speed matters after cardiac arrest?