POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

This study tests whether wrapping a nerve in the neck with a porcine (pig) tissue product can help preserve shoulder movement and reduce disability after surgery for head and neck cancer. About 74 adults having neck dissection will be enrolled. The study is currently on hold.

This study tests a drug called dalargin to see if it can prevent serious organ problems after major abdominal surgery. About 200 adults having high-risk surgery will receive either dalargin or a placebo for 3 days. The goal is to reduce complications like kidney injury, lung fail…

This study looks at whether fun activities like finger puppets, virtual reality glasses, or smartphone games can lower anxiety and pain in children aged 6 to 12 who are about to have surgery. About 76 children will be randomly assigned to one of these play methods before their op…

This study tests a simple bedside exercise program for older adults (65+) recovering from surgery in the hospital. The goal is to get patients out of bed and moving earlier, which can prevent muscle loss, shorten hospital stays, and reduce complications. About 2,180 participants …

This study aimed to see if taking oral steroids (methylprednisolone) after rhinoplasty (nose job) reduces pain, nausea, swelling, and bruising. It planned to enroll adults having their first nose surgery, but was withdrawn before any participants joined. The goal was to improve p…

This study uses artificial intelligence to predict when patients will fully recover from muscle relaxants given during surgery. The goal is to help doctors give the right dose at the right time, reducing the risk of breathing problems after surgery. The study will analyze data fr…

This study looks at a new blood test called ICIS to see if it can find infections earlier in people who have had pancreatic surgery. About 400 adults will take part, and no extra procedures are needed—just routine blood draws. The goal is to help doctors detect problems sooner, w…

This study looks at whether having a team of doctors discuss high-risk patients before noncardiac surgery can reduce serious complications. About 1200 adults who are frail or have major health issues will take part. Some hospitals will use the team meetings, while others will con…

This study looks at 600 older adults (65+) having major hip or knee surgery to see if a computer model can predict heart injury after surgery. Researchers combine frailty scores, blood tests, and other health data to find who is at highest risk. The goal is to help doctors better…

This study looks at data from 10,000 heart surgery patients to build an AI tool that helps doctors decide who will benefit from a drug called ulinastatin. The drug may reduce inflammation and complications after surgery, but it doesn't work for everyone. The goal is to match the …

This study tests a computer system that uses routine hospital data to predict risks of complications after surgery. Researchers will compare the computer's risk scores to those made by surgeons and anesthesiologists for the same patients. About 200 healthcare providers will parti…