New study tracks blood markers to catch Post-Surgery problems early
NCT ID NCT07509710
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will follow 1,500 adults who have had gastrointestinal surgery to see if changes in routine blood tests can help doctors detect complications earlier. By looking at how markers like white blood cell count and C-reactive protein change over time, researchers hope to create a tool that guides decisions on when to do further testing or start treatment. The goal is to reduce unnecessary procedures and improve recovery.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could give doctors a clearer way to detect complications early after gastrointestinal surgery, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test a new drug or therapy, and the findings may not change current practice immediately.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 1,500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Eligible procedures will include major elective or urgent GI surgery, under general anaesthesia, at higher risk of early post-operative complications, involving: * Upper GI tract (oesophagus, stomach, duodenum) * Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery * Small bowel and colorectal surgery Surgical procedure under local anaesthesia, including soft tissues, proctological intervention, abdominal wall, hiatal repair, exploring laparotomy or adhesiolisis in absence of bowel resection will not be considered for inclusion.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Elective or urgent major GI surgery * Availability of postoperative clinical data and at least three postoperative measurements of inflammatory markers to allow identification of trajectory patterns Exclusion Criteria * Procedures without postoperative monitoring * Death within 24 hours of surgery * Absence of key postoperative clinical or laboratory data
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