Breathing and Activity Support After Abdominal Surgery

Postoperative Respiratory and Activity Monitoring

Recruiting Observational Study
Hypoventilation Hypoxemia Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 90
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults who are having abdominal surgery and are at high risk for complications afterward. Participants will be monitored to find out what activities can help them breathe better after surgery.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older
  • I am going to have abdominal surgery
  • I am considered high-risk for complications

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under 18
  • I am not having abdominal surgery
  • I am not high-risk for complications

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This study plans to learn more about specific breathing and activity recommendations for patients after surgery. Participants will be monitored after abdominal surgery to identify what activities help them breathe better and reduce complications after surgery.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Must be 18 or older * Must be undergoing abdominal surgery * Must be high-risk for PPCs (ARISCAT score equal to or greater than 26) Exclusion Criteria: * Anyone under 18 * Anyone not undergoing abdominal surgery * Anyone that is not high-risk for PPCs (ARISCAT score less tha…
Contacts

Emily G. Helmer

(303)-724-2938

emily.helmer@cuanschutz.edu

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