Perioperative care

This trial tests whether a wearable device and a personalized prehabilitation program can help adults recover better after surgery for pancreatic cancer or related conditions. Participants will wear a monitor to track vital signs and activity, and follow a program of exercise, nu…

This trial tests whether a risk-based prevention bundle can lower the chance of pressure injuries in patients undergoing elective surgery lasting three hours or longer. Participants are assigned to receive either standard care or a bundle tailored to their individual risk level—l…

Many children feel scared before surgery, and that anxiety can make the experience harder. This trial tests whether a specially written children's book, read at home, can lower that fear. Researchers will randomly assign 50 children aged 4 to 10 who are having hernia surgery to e…

This study asks healthcare experts to agree on the best ways to help adults recover after surgery. It does not involve patients or any treatments. Instead, experts fill out online surveys to create clear recommendations. The goal is to make recovery after surgery safer and more c…

This study looks at whether waking up more slowly from anesthesia can help people recover better after lower-leg or foot surgery. Researchers will compare two groups of adults to see if a longer wake-up improves clear thinking, reduces pain, and shortens time in the recovery room…