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Postoperative ComplicationsNCT04663958

Predictive Value of Ariscat Index In The Development of Pulmonary Complication After Major Abdominal Cancer Surgery

An observational study of Postoperative Complications and Cancer, run by Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The term postoperative pulmonary complication is the development of any complications affecting the respiratory system after anesthetic and surgery procedures. The ARISCAT risk assessment score is a seven-variable regression model that divides patients into low, moderate, and high-risk groups. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Detection / Screening
How many people
410 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
21 Dec 2020to 18 Aug 2021
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: A total of 420 patients operated in General Surgery, Urology, and Gynecological Oncology departments were included in the study. Seven of these patients were excluded from the study because they did not sign the written consent, and three patients were excluded due to a lack of data.

Who may be able to join

  • Over 18 years of age
  • Who were scheduled for general anesthesia
  • Whose ASA physical score was 1-4

Who cannot join

  • ASA physical status> 4
  • Pregnant women
  • Intubated patients before the operation
  • Patients who had surgery due to a previous surgical complication
  • Severe cardiovascular disease
  • Severe hemodynamic instability

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital Clinic of Anesthesiology and Reanimation

    Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06200

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Predictive Value of Ariscat Risk Index In The Development of Postoperative Pulmonary Complication After Major Abdominal Cancer Surgery

The term postoperative pulmonary complication is the development of any complications affecting the respiratory system after anesthetic and surgery procedures. The ARISCAT risk assessment score is a seven-variable regression model that divides patients into low, moderate, and high-risk groups. In this study, the investigators aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the ARISCAT risk scoring index in predicting postoperative pulmonary complication development in patients scheduled for major abdominal cancer surgery.

Read the detailed description

Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) are one of the major causes of postoperative morbidity and mortality. Mortality and morbidity are 14-30% in patients with PPC, while it is 0.2-3% in patients without PPC. Its incidence is variable (<1% to 19%) and is more common than cardiac complications. Unfortunately, PPCs prolong the hospital stay significantly (up to 13-17 days), which means postoperative delirium, infection, and cost increase. The causes of PPCs are varied, and their physiopathology is well explained [3]. However, the rate of risk identification and scoring is not known. The synergistic effects of the patient's medical condition, general anesthesia, and surgery type on the respiratory system complicate the problem.The surgical approach, anesthesia method, and preoperative risk factors of the patients play an important role in the development of PPC.

This study was conducted after the approval from Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology SUAM Ethics Committee in Ankara, Turkey (Between December 2020 - July 2021) (Ethics Committee Decision No: 2019-11 / 459). After informing all the patients included in the study, verbal and written consent were obtained. 410 patients over 18 years of age, who were scheduled for general anesthesia and whose ASA physical score was 1-4, were included in the study.

Demographic data of the patients, preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis, chronic diseases, ASA scores, preoperative hemoglobulin values, functional status, history of pulmonary system disease in the last 30 days, history of smoking and the amount of cigarette consumption, history of steroid use, chemotherapy and radiotherapy history, anesthesia method, surgical incision side (lower-upper abdominal), premedication status, intraoperative ventilation parameters (tidal volume, PEEP, peak pressure, fiO2 ratio), pneumoperitoneum pressure, amount of colloid / crystalloid product used, erythrocyte suspension and amount used, laparoscopic or open surgery, emergency or elective surgery, the duration of operation, and postoperative analgesia method (such as intravenous or epidural patient-controlled analgesia) were recorded. The ARISCAT risk assessment scores of the patients were also evaluated and recorded preoperatively.

The patients were followed up in the postoperative care unit. The presence of postoperative pulmonary complications was evaluated, and the time of discharge was recorded. On the 30th day after discharge, patients were called and checked their status in terms of mortality. Postoperative pulmonary complications were defined by the development of one of the following new findings. The European Perioperative Clinical Outcome Definitions (EPCO) were used for this definition.

These findings; Respiratory Failure, Respiratory infection, Aspiration Pneumonia, Pleural effusion, Pneumothorax, Atelectasis, Bronchoconstriction, Pneumonia, ARDS, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Edema, Unplanned emergency re-intubation, Leaving as intubated from the operation room.

Being tested
Detection / Screening
Medical subject headings
Postoperative Complications, Neoplasms, Pulmonary Atelectasis, Pneumonia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Detection / ScreeningDiagnostic test

    The patients were followed up in the postoperative care unit. The presence of postoperative pulmonary complications was evaluated, and the time of discharge was recorded. On the 30th day after discharge, patients were called and checked their status in terms of mortality.

What is being measured

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

  1. Effectiveness of the ARISCAT risk scoring index

    to investigate the effectiveness of the ARISCAT risk scoring index in predicting the development of PPC in patients undergoing major abdominal cancer surgery

    Measured: postoperative first 7 days

Secondary outcomes (12)
  1. Correlation between age (years) and PPC

    Whether there is a correlation between age (years) and PPC

    Measured: postoperative first 30 days

  2. Correlation between gender(male or female) and PPC

    Whether there is a correlation between gender (male or female) and PPC

    Measured: postoperative first 30 days

  3. Correlation between BMI (kg/m^2) and PPC

    Whether there is a correlation between BMI (kg/m^2) and PPC

    Measured: postoperative first 30 days

  4. Correlation between history of smoking and the amount of cigarette consumption level (packs/year) and PPC

    Whether there is a correlation between smoking level (packs/year) and PPC

    Measured: postoperative first 30 days

  5. Correlation between ASA physical score (1-4) and PPC

    Whether there is a correlation between ASA physical score (1-4) and PPC

    Measured: postoperative first 30 days

  6. Correlation between Preoperative Sp02(>96%, 91%-95%, <90%) and PPC

    Whether there is a correlation between Preoperative Sp02(>96%, 91%-95%, <90%) and PPC

    Measured: postoperative first 30 days

  7. Correlation between preoperative hemoglobulin values (gram / deciliter) and PPC

    Whether there is a correlation between preoperative hemoglobulin values (gram / deciliter) and PPC

    Measured: postoperative first 30 days

  8. Correlation between surgical incision side (lower-upper abdominal) and PPC

    Whether there is a correlation between surgical incision side (lower-upper abdominal) and PPC

    Measured: postoperative first 30 days

  9. Correlation between laparoscopic or open surgery and PPC

    Whether there is a correlation between laparoscopic or open surgery and PPC

    Measured: postoperative first 30 days

  10. Correlation between , emergency or elective surgery and PPC

    Whether there is a correlation between , emergency or elective surgery and PPC

    Measured: postoperative first 30 days

  11. Correlation between the duration of operation (<2 hours, 2-3 hours, more than 3 hours) and PPC

    Whether there is a correlation between the duration of operation (<2 hours, 2-3 hours, more than 3 hours) and PPC

    Measured: postoperative first 30 days

  12. Correlation between postoperative analgesia method (such as intravenous or epidural patient-controlled analgesia) and PPC

    Whether there is a correlation between postoperative analgesia method (such as intravenous or epidural patient-controlled analgesia) and PPC

    Measured: postoperative first 30 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted11 Dec 2020
  2. Study start21 Dec 2020
  3. Primary completion18 Jun 2021
  4. Study completion18 Aug 2021

Resources

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
410 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04663958
Sponsor's protocol ID
2019-11/459
Status last verified
Apr 2026
First submitted
24 Nov 2020
Last updated
30 Apr 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Canet J, Gallart L, Gomar C, Paluzie G, Valles J, Castillo J, Sabate S, Mazo V, Briones Z, Sanchis J; ARISCAT Group. Prediction of postoperative pulmonary complications in a population-based surgical cohort. Anesthesiology. 2010 Dec;113(6):1338-50. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181fc6e0a.

    PubMed 21045639
  • Miskovic A, Lumb AB. Postoperative pulmonary complications. Br J Anaesth. 2017 Mar 1;118(3):317-334. doi: 10.1093/bja/aex002.

    PubMed 28186222
  • Arozullah AM, Khuri SF, Henderson WG, Daley J; Participants in the National Veterans Affairs Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Development and validation of a multifactorial risk index for predicting postoperative pneumonia after major noncardiac surgery. Ann Intern Med. 2001 Nov 20;135(10):847-57. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-135-10-200111200-00005.

    PubMed 11712875
  • Yang CK, Teng A, Lee DY, Rose K. Pulmonary complications after major abdominal surgery: National Surgical Quality Improvement Program analysis. J Surg Res. 2015 Oct;198(2):441-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2015.03.028. Epub 2015 Mar 18.

    PubMed 25930169
  • Gupta H, Ramanan B, Gupta PK, Fang X, Polich A, Modrykamien A, Schuller D, Morrow LE. Impact of COPD on postoperative outcomes: results from a national database. Chest. 2013 Jun;143(6):1599-1606. doi: 10.1378/chest.12-1499.

    PubMed 23287892
  • Jammer I, Wickboldt N, Sander M, Smith A, Schultz MJ, Pelosi P, Leva B, Rhodes A, Hoeft A, Walder B, Chew MS, Pearse RM; European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA) and the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM); European Society of Anaesthesiology; European Society of Intensive Care Medicine. Standards for definitions and use of outcome measures for clinical effectiveness research in perioperative medicine: European Perioperative Clinical Outcome (EPCO) definitions: a statement from the ESA-ESICM joint taskforce on perioperative outcome measures. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2015 Feb;32(2):88-105. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000000118.

    PubMed 25058504
  • Perilli V, Aceto P, Ancona P, De Cicco R, Papanice D, Magalini S, Pepe G, Cozza V, Gui D, Lai C, Sollazzi L. Role of surgical setting and patients-related factors in predicting the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications after abdominal surgery. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2018 Jan;22(2):547-550. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_201801_14208.

    PubMed 29424916

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Postoperative Complications and Cancer, run by Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 3 inclusion and 6 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 30 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). 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?

Effectiveness of the ARISCAT risk scoring index (time frame: postoperative first 7 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04663958, which also lists 7 linked publications.

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 30 Apr 2026.

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