Effects of Prone Position After Major Abdominal Surgery
Launched by VASTRA GOTALAND REGION · Nov 27, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying the effects of having patients lie on their stomachs (called the prone position) after major abdominal surgery. Researchers want to see if this position helps reduce complications, such as lung infections, in patients who have had surgery for cancers of the esophagus, stomach, or pancreas. The trial will include 200 participants, and those who join will also take part in a program that includes voice and singing exercises to support their recovery.
To be eligible for the trial, patients must be scheduled for surgery to treat one of the specified cancers. Unfortunately, those who cannot understand Swedish or cannot lie on their stomachs before surgery will not be able to participate. If you join this study, you can expect close monitoring during your recovery and the chance to contribute valuable information that may help improve care for future patients.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Patients eligable for abdominal surgery aim to cure with:
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • - malignancy of the esophagus, gastric- or pancreas
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • -.not able to understand Swedish in writing or speaking
- • - preoperatively unable to perform a prone position
About Vastra Gotaland Region
Vastra Gotaland Region is a prominent healthcare organization in Sweden, dedicated to advancing medical research and improving patient care through innovative clinical trials. As a sponsor, the region leverages its extensive network of hospitals and healthcare professionals to facilitate high-quality research initiatives that address pressing health challenges. With a commitment to ethical standards and patient safety, Vastra Gotaland Region strives to foster collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and patients, ensuring that clinical trials contribute valuable insights and advancements in medical science.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Göteborg, , Sweden
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Cecilia Engstrom Mattisson, MD PhD
Principal Investigator
Dept of Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg University, Sweden
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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