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Postoperative Respiratory Abnormalities

United States50,000 participantsStarted 2019-09-01

Plain-language summary

The study aims to determine how historical cases of respiratory abnormalities are documented by clinicians in the electronic health records (EHR) of Memorial Hermann Healthcare System (MHHS) inpatient facilities. The knowledge gained from this study will support the design of modern data-driven surveillance approach to continuously collect, monitor and timely recognize postoperative respiratory abnormalities using electronic healthcare recorded data.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: The study aims to investigate patient records for all postoperative patients aged 18 years and older undergoing unplanned admission to an intensive care unit (ICU). Criteria to be Met (ASA = American Society of Anesthesiology Class) Age greater than 18 years old on admission; ASA 1: A normal healthy patient; or ASA 2: A patient with a mild systemic disease; or ASA 3: A patient with a severe systemic disease that is not life-threatening; or ASA 4: A patient with a severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life; or Major complication associated with either operating room procedure or anesthesia. Example: Cardiac or circulatory event and/or Cardiac arrest during or within 24 hours of operation or administration of anesthesia; or Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) during or within 48 hours of operation or administration of anesthesia; or Central nervous system event (e.g., CVA, seizures, coma) during or within 48 hours of operation or administration of anesthesia; or Respiratory failure not present prior to the 25th hour of hospitalization or not present before surgery; or Whichever is earlier, indicated by any of: the reinstitution of ventilator support following discontinuance after operation; or Continuous ventilator support for more than 7 days following operation; or use of a ventilator postoperatively only. Exclusion Criteria: Patient records who are under 18 years of age; Any surgical or invasive procedure performed as an emergency; or…

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

postoperative respiratory abnormalities

Timeframe: 30 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04079829

SponsorEfficacy Care R&D Ltd

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-10

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