- not yet recruiting
Immune Responsiveness and Outcome After Aortic Valve Surgery (Measure)
This study looks at how your body's defence system (immune system) reacts during and after heart valve surgery. Researchers want to see if a stronger immune response means a quicker recovery and fewer problems like infections.
United Kingdom - not yet recruiting
Mitochondrial Function in the Peri-operative Setting: an Observational Study
This study looks at how your body's energy-producing parts, called mitochondria, change around major surgery. We want to see if these changes can predict who might have complications, helping doctors improve care and outcomes.
United Kingdom - recruiting
Reconstruction in Extended MArgin Cancer Surgery
This study looks at different ways to help patients recover after major surgery for advanced pelvic cancer. It aims to find the best methods to reduce problems and improve quality of life using information from hospital records, surveys, and patient interviews.
United Kingdom - recruiting
FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR SURGERY BY A TIMED WALK
This study looks at whether a simple 6-minute walking test before surgery can help predict who might have problems afterwards. We hope it will help doctors better prepare patients for major operations. It's for people aged 40 and over having planned non-heart surgery.
Canada - recruiting
Perioperative Management Evaluation in Patients With CIED
This study looks at how pacemakers and similar devices are managed during surgery. It aims to improve safety and care for patients with these devices during other medical procedures. Researchers are collecting information from hospitals to learn more.
Germany - recruitingNA
The Impact of Abdominal Wall Closure Technique on Incidence of Incisional Hernia in Kidney Transplantation
This study looks at how different ways of stitching up a wound after a kidney transplant might affect whether a hernia develops later. It hopes to find better ways to close wounds to reduce problems for patients.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
Study on Optimal Temperature During Cardiopulmonary Bypass (THERMIC-4)
This study looks at the best body temperature during heart surgery using a heart-lung machine. Some doctors cool patients, while others keep them at normal temperature. We want to see if a normal temperature is a safe option for adult heart patients and if this type of study can be run effectively.
United Kingdom - recruitingNA
The STRIVE Before Surgery Trial
The STRIVE Before Surgery Trial is looking at whether a home-based exercise, diet, and breathing programme can help people recover better after major surgery. Half of the participants will do the programme, and half won't, to see if it reduces problems 90 days after their operation.
Canada - not yet recruitingNA
Use of CPETarm for Risk Stratification of Patients With CLTI
This study looks at a new arm exercise test to help doctors in the UK better assess patients with severe leg circulation problems before surgery. It aims to improve safety and results for patients facing urgent operations.
United Kingdom