Impact of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery System for Colorectal Surgery
Observational · No treatment assigned · 1 site · University of Arkansas
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In plain English
What this trial is testing
Condition(s) listed: ColoRectal Cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. This is an observational study: researchers collect information (for example questionnaires, samples, or scans) but the study does not assign a treatment.
Who can join
- Ages 18 and older
- Any sex
- Healthy volunteers accepted
Some of the main requirements, copied from the record:
- All men and women 18 years and older who underwent major colorectal surgery at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences between January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 and June 1, 2015 to November 30, 2016, and were American Society of…
There are also 1 reasons someone might not be able to join (exclusion criteria). Only the trial team can confirm whether you qualify.
What's involved
- About 200 participants are expected to take part.
- Start date: 2017-03-01.
- Main results expected around 2028-07-01 (estimate from the record).
- 1 study site listed (1 marked recruiting) in United States.
Main thing being measured
- Hospital length of stay (30 days from the conclusion of the surgical procedure)
In the researchers’ words
This is an observational study to look at the impact of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery system for colorectal surgery (Group 1) in shortening hospital length of stay, reducing postoperative narcotic consumption, lowering Visual Analog Scale scores, decreasing the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and reducing 30-day readmission when compared to patients who had colorectal surgery performed at UAMS…
This is a short automatic summary built from the official record. A fuller plain-English card is coming; until then, please read the official record.
Questions to ask your doctor and the trial team
- Am I likely to qualify, given my health history?
- What would I have to do, and how often would I need to visit?
- Could I get a placebo? What happens to my current treatment?
- What are the possible risks and benefits?
- Are travel or other costs covered?
- What happens after the trial ends?
Official details
| Status | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Phase | Observational |
| Study type | Observational |
| Conditions | ColoRectal Cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
| Lead sponsor | University of Arkansas |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Start date | 2017-03-01 |
| Primary completion (est.) | 2028-07-01 |
| First posted | 2016-12-20 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-05 |
| Official title | An Analysis of the Impact of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery System for Colorectal Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences |
| ClinicalTrials.gov ID | NCT02997293 |
Interventions
- Enhanced Recovery protocol (Other)
The Enhanced Recovery protocol focuses on many areas or perioperative care, including non-narcotic pain management, optimization of fluid balance throughout the perioperative course, early eating, ambulation, early removal of drains postoperatively, and preoperative patient education.
Full eligibility criteria (from the record)
Inclusion Criteria: * All men and women 18 years and older who underwent major colorectal surgery at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences between January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 and June 1, 2015 to November 30, 2016, and were American Society of Anesthesiologist physical status classification 1-3 at the time of surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification > 3 and age < 18.
Locations (1)
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock, Arkansas | United States | Recruiting |
For contacts at each site, use the official record.
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