Preoperative Anemia in the Oncology Population and Associated Mortality

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CHILE · Apr 7, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking into a common problem called anemia, which is when a person doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells. Anemia is especially common among cancer patients who are preparing for surgery, and it can increase the risk of complications and even death after the operation. The study aims to find out how many cancer patients have anemia before their surgery at the National Cancer Institute in Chile. Researchers will also track how this condition affects patients' health outcomes 30 days, 6 months, and 1 year after surgery.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be at least 18 years old and scheduled for surgery to treat cancer with the goal of curing it. However, those who are having emergency surgery, received a blood transfusion before their surgery, or do not have a blood test done before the operation cannot take part. Since the trial is not yet recruiting, there is still time to learn more about it and see if it might be right for you or a loved one.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients over 18 years of age
• • Oncologic surgery with curative intent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Emergency surgery
• • Patients who received a preoperative transfusion
• • Patients without a preoperative blood count