Could a recovery checklist speed healing after brain tumor surgery?
NCT ID NCT06221020
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a structured recovery program called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) can improve outcomes for people undergoing endoscopic surgery to remove pituitary tumors. Researchers will track complications, pain, nausea, hospital stay length, and readmission rates. They will also measure psychological stress and quality of life before and after surgery. The goal is to see if this standardized approach leads to smoother recovery and better patient well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol
- What this could lead to
- If effective, ERAS could improve recovery and reduce complications for patients undergoing pituitary tumor surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by other factors and may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 70 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Pituitary tumors, primarily benign growths, develop in the pituitary gland situated in the sellar region. This gland plays a pivotal role in regulating vital body functions including growth, metabolism, and various hormonal functions. As these tumors enlarge, they may press on adjacent areas and impair the gland's functions, leading to symptoms like headaches, vision issues, and hormonal imbalances. The principal treatment for pituitary tumors is surgery, aiming to excise the tumor from the brain's base. This procedure alleviates pressure on the pituitary gland and nearby structures, aiming to reinstate the gland's normal functionality.
- Ages
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20 to 75 years
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of pituitary tumors * To sign a written informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with other malignant tumors * Severe infections, such as osteomyelitis, acute inflammation at the affected site, or open wounds at the treatment area * Pregnant women * Coagulation disorders or those taking anticoagulant medication * Other central nervous system disorders, alcohol addiction, other addictive drugs, or mental illness that may affect clinical assessment * Deemed unsuitable for surgical treatment or unable to comply with clinical evaluation upon assessment
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGKaohsiung City, 807, Taiwan
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