Massive study seeks to unlock secrets of faster surgical recovery

NCT ID NCT04606264

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at over 3,000 adults having elective abdominal surgery to find the best combinations of standard care before, during, and after the operation. The goal was to see which approaches helped patients spend fewer days in the hospital, have less nausea and vomiting, and feel less pain. The results will help doctors improve recovery plans for future patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

  • UPMC Passavant

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15237, United States

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States