POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

This study tests whether wrapping the spinal accessory nerve with a porcine (pig) tissue product during neck dissection for head and neck cancer can prevent shoulder problems. About 74 adults who have not had prior neck surgery will be enrolled. Researchers will measure shoulder …

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

This study tests a simple bedside exercise program called BE-FIT for older adults (65+) recovering from surgery. The goal is to get patients out of bed and moving earlier to prevent muscle loss, falls, and longer hospital stays. About 2,180 participants will either follow the exe…

This study aimed to see if taking oral steroids after nose surgery (rhinoplasty) could reduce pain, nausea, swelling, and bruising. It was designed for adults having their first nose surgery, but the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled. No results are availa…

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 before and after surgery. About 76 kids having planned surgery will be randomly assigned to one of these play methods. …

This study tests a computer system that uses patient data to predict complications after surgery. Doctors and the computer will each give risk scores for 200 patients, and researchers will compare which is more accurate. The goal is to see if technology can help improve surgical …

This study aimed to compare two ways of managing pain during abdominal surgery in people aged 50-70 with isolated systolic hypertension. One method uses opioids, the other uses an epidural. The goal was to see which leads to shorter hospital stays and fewer complications. However…

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 look at data fr…

This study looks at whether having a team of doctors and specialists meet before surgery can reduce serious complications for high-risk patients. About 1200 adults who are frail or have significant health issues and need noncardiac surgery will take part. The team discusses each …

This study looks at whether a computer model can predict heart injury in older adults (65+) after major orthopedic surgery. Researchers will use patient health data, blood tests, and frailty scores to train machine learning algorithms. The goal is to help doctors identify high-ri…

This study uses artificial intelligence to analyze data from 10,000 heart surgery patients. The goal is to create a tool that helps doctors identify which patients will benefit from a drug called ulinastatin, which may reduce inflammation and complications after surgery. By bette…

This study looks at a new blood test called ICIS that might help doctors find infections earlier in patients who have had pancreatic surgery. About 400 adults having planned pancreatic procedures will give routine blood samples during their hospital stay—no extra pokes or procedu…