CompletedPhase 4

Fast-track Surgery for Perforated Peptic Ulcers

Turkey (Türkiye)61 participantsStarted 2012-05

Plain-language summary

The concept of "enhanced recovery after surgery" has become increasingly popular in elective abdominal surgeries. Yet, the role of this concept has not been described in emergency procedures. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the feasibility of fast-track surgery in patients with perforated peptic ulcer.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Perforated peptic ulcer located in the stomach or the duodenum Exclusion Criteria: * The patients who refuse to join the study or to sign the informed consent form * The patients who are unable to understand and sign the informed consent form * Age younger than 18 * The patients with a possibility of having trouble in communicating with or reaching the investigators during the first 6 weeks after surgery * The patients who are considered as ASA class 4 * Shock on admission * The patients who have serious negative factors for wound healing such as steroid usage, autoimmune diseases * Pregnant * Previous upper abdominal surgery * The patients who are found to have a pathology other than perforated peptic ulcer during surgical exploration * The patients who are found to have malignant ulcer during surgery or in postoperative period * Concomitant bleeding peptic ulcers * Peptic ulcer perforations with a diameter greater than 5 mm, which are not suitable for simple repair techniques * Multiple perforated peptic ulcers

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The morbidity and mortality rate

Timeframe: First 6 weeks after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01620671

SponsorBakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-01

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