Older Adult Safety in Surgery IV (OASIS) (NCT03892187) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Older Adult Safety in Surgery IV (OASIS)
United States180 participantsStarted 2019-03-01
Plain-language summary
Use of remote coaching and walking plan prior to surgery to improve stamina and mobility in frail older adult surgical patients after surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria:
* Age 60 and older
* Undergoing any abdominal, thoracic, urologic, or other major surgery
* Independently ambulatory
* Patient should be within 3-8 weeks of surgery
* Estimated length of hospital stay after surgery two days or more
Exclusion criteria for screening:
* Non-adults
* Prisoners
* Non-English language speaker for whom short form consent is not available
Exclusion criteria for randomized controlled trial:
* Unstable angina or stable angina with minimal exertion or at rest
* Visual impairment such that walking impairs safety
* Fall within previous three months
* Resting heart rate of more than 120, a systolic blood pressure of more than 180 mm Hg, or a diastolic blood pressure of more than 100 mm Hg
* Patient who does not walk independently (e.g. wheel chair; cane walking is okay)
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.