Preoperative Sarcopenia and Surgical Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Patients

Launched by MERSIN UNIVERSITY · Nov 18, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the impact of muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, on the outcomes of surgery for patients with colorectal cancer. Sarcopenia can lead to complications during and after surgery, making recovery more difficult. The researchers want to find out how common sarcopenia is among patients before they have their surgery and how it affects their recovery and overall health after the procedure.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a diagnosis of colon cancer. You should also be having surgery at Mersin University General Surgery Department. Participants will be asked to provide information about their health and undergo assessments to evaluate their muscle strength and physical abilities. By joining this study, you’ll help researchers understand how muscle health influences recovery from surgery, potentially improving care for future patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Having a diagnosis of colon cancer
• • Having undergone surgery at Mersin University General Surgery Department as of 15.11.2024
• • Patients aged 18 years and above
• • Patients whose descriptive and clinical characteristics are recorded in their medical files
• • Those who have signed the Informed Volunteer Consent Form/Written Consent Form
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients under 18 years of age
• • Patients whose descriptive and clinical characteristics are not recorded in the file records
• • Those who did not sign the Informed Volunteer Form/Written Consent Form