ICU or not? new study questions routine intensive care after head and neck reconstruction
NCT ID NCT07295548
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether patients who have head and neck reconstructive surgery with a tissue flap recover just as well on a regular hospital ward as in the intensive care unit (ICU). About 192 adults will be randomly assigned to either the ICU or a specialty ear-nose-throat ward after surgery. The goal is to see if there are any differences in minor or major complications, tissue death, or length of hospital stay. The results could help hospitals use their resources more wisely without compromising patient safety.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 192 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Patients undergoing Head and Neck oncological demolitive surgery and reconstruction using free or pedicled flaps at the Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients undergoing Head and Neck oncological demolitive surgery and reconstruction using free or pedicled flaps at the Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia Exclusion Criteria: * patients treated for Head and Neck cancer without flap reconstruction (e.g., only chemotherapy-radiotherapy, only radiotherapy, only immunotherapy).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo
RECRUITINGPavia, Lombardy, 27100, Italy
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