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Abdominal CancerWARDNCT03102619

Wireless Assessment of Respiratory and Circulatory Distress; A Pilot Study

An observational study of Abdominal Cancer and Postoperative Complications, run by Bispebjerg Hospital at 2 sites in Denmark.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Postoperative observation of patients is based on the Early Warning Score (EWS). By using continuous wireless monitoring of vital parameters it may be possible to predict the risk of complications after abdominal cancer surgery. The object of this pilot study is to test the equipment and methods for the next phases. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 65 years and older
How many people
50 participants
Where
2 sitesDenmark
Study dates
23 Mar 2017to 1 Jul 2017
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 65 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Older adult

Study population: Patients undergoing major abdominal cancer surgery with a curative intention at either Bispebjerg Hospital or Rigshospitalet.

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of cancer of either esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, colon or rectum.
  • Elective surgery with curative intention at Bispebjerg Hospital or Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Estimated duration of surgery > 2 hours
  • > 65 years
  • Preoperative ECG showing sinus rhythm
  • No treatment limitations
  • Fit to receive optimized care according to the regimens on the given wards

Who cannot join

None listed.

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Denmark2 sites
  • Rigshospitalet

    Copenhagen, 2100

  • Bispebjerg Hospital

    Copenhagen, 2400

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About this study

Postoperative observation of patients is based on the Early Warning Score (EWS). By using continuous wireless monitoring of vital parameters it may be possible to predict the risk of complications after abdominal cancer surgery. The object of this pilot study is to test the equipment and methods for the next phases. Patients will be monitored for 4 days postoperatively and data is analyzed retrospectively. Vital parameters are monitored with ECG, blood pressure monitor and pulseoximetry.

In the analysis the investigators will compare the results from the continuous monitoring to the measurements made by the nurses and registered in the EWS. The primary outcomes for the pilot study are the frequency of measurements resulting in a single parameter score of 3 according to the EWS algorithm.

Keywords
Wireless monitoring, Postoperative complications, Vital parameters, Continuous monitoring
Medical subject headings
Postoperative Complications

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Heart rate resulting in a single parameter score of 3 according to EWS algorithm

    All data from the monitoring will be analyzed using the thresholds from the EWS algorithm and will be sorted into relevant categories. The following thresholds are used:

    Bradycardia: pulse < 41 bpm Tachycardia: pulse > 130 bpm

    Measured: The patients are monitored for 4 days

  2. Respiration rate resulting in a single parameter score of 3 according to EWS algorithm

    Bradypnea: < 9 breaths/min Tachypnea: > 24 breaths/min

    Measured: The patients are monitored for 4 days

  3. Blood pressure resulting in a single parameter score of 3 according to EWS algorithm

    Hypotension: Systolic blood pressure < 91 mmHg Hypertension: Systolic blood pressure > 219 mmHg

    Measured: The patients are monitored for 4 days

  4. Blood oxygen saturation resulting in a single parameter score of 3 according to EWS algorithm

    Hypoxemia: arterial oxygen saturation < 92 %

    Measured: The patients are monitored for 4 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Apr 2017
  2. Study start23 Mar 2017
  3. Primary completion1 Jul 2017
  4. Study completion1 Jul 2017

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
50 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03102619
Sponsor's protocol ID
Bispebjerg Hospital
Acronym
WARD
Status last verified
Jan 2018
First submitted
24 Mar 2017
Last updated
18 Jan 2018
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Abdominal Cancer and Postoperative Complications, run by Bispebjerg Hospital at 2 sites in Denmark.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Jan 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Denmark. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Heart rate resulting in a single parameter score of 3 according to EWS algorithm (time frame: The patients are monitored for 4 days). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Jan 2018.

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