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Blood test may reveal hidden surgery risks in drinkers

NCT ID NCT06864819

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a blood marker called phosphatidylethanol (PEth), which reflects alcohol use over the past few weeks, can predict complications after surgery. Researchers will test PEth levels in 170 adults having elective surgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center who are expected to stay in the hospital for at least three days. The goal is to see if higher PEth levels are linked to problems like confusion, lung or heart issues, infections, or longer hospital stays.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify patients at higher risk for post-surgery problems based on their alcohol use, leading to better care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no clear link between PEth levels and outcomes, or the results may not apply to all surgery patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 170 people

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Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients undergoing elective surgery at UHCMC.

Ages

21 to 79 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Age range: 21-79 * 2\. Patients undergoing elective surgery at UHCMC with planned ICU admission * 3\. Patients undergoing elective surgery at UHCMC with expected in-hospital admission for three or more days * 4\. Only patients who consume alcoholic beverages on a regular basis. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Patients undergoing same day outpatient surgeries or expected to be admitted less than three days post-operatively * 2\. Subjects who have received a blood transfusion within the past month before surgery * 3\. Pregnant subjects

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse Alcohol Drinking Postoperative Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alcohol use disorder Postoperative complications

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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