TerminatedNot Applicable

Prevalence of Preoperative Dehydration in Major Elective Urologic Surgery and Its Impact on Postoperative Outcome

Stopped: Due to COVID-19 study inclusion was halted on March 16, 2020 after 309 days.

Switzerland188 participantsStarted 2019-02-12

Plain-language summary

The primary objective of this study is to measure the prevalence of preoperative dehydration in elective major abdominal urologic surgery when we apply our daily standard operation procedures. Secondary objectives are to assess the impact of preoperative dehydration on postoperative outcome. The hypothesis is that preoperative dehydration leads to more postoperative complications.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * \>18 years old * Major elective urologic surgery i. Prostate surgery ii. Bladder surgery iii. Kidney surgery iv. Various laparotomies / laparoscopies (e.g. retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy) * Standard procedure planned * Standard perioperative management planned * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Preoperative iv-fluids * Pregnancy (which is a contraindication to this type of surgery per se) * Inability to give informed consent (e.g. severe psychiatric disorder, dementia) * Inability to complete the Quality of Recovery (QoR) questionnaire * Enrolment of the investigator, his/her family members, employees and other dependent persons

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?

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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

Prevalence of Dehydration at Induction of Anesthesia

Timeframe: Time point 0: time (estimated between 7am and 4pm on day of surgery) at Induction of Anesthesia for Major Urologic Surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03788070

SponsorInsel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-03-16

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