CompletedNot Applicable

Quality of Recovery From Obstetric Anaesthesia - a Multicentre Study

United Kingdom1,638 participantsStarted 2021-10-11

Plain-language summary

Quality of recovery is an important outcome measure in anaesthesia, whilst there are validated tools for this in surgery and regional anesthesia there are no fully validated tools for obstetrics anaesthesia. The aim of this study is to use the Obstetric Quality of Recovery (ObsQoR) score across multiple centres to assess correlation to length of stay and variation for different types of operative and non- operative delivery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 55 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

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Inclusion Criteria: * Obstetric patients over 18 years old. * Intervention occurring after 32/40 gestation. * All mothers receiving anaesthesia or anaesthetic analgesia during their peripartum period. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to comprehend the questions asked * Patient refusal * Under 32/40 weeks gestation * Cervical cerclage insertion or removal, anaesthesia for External Cephalic Verison * Neonatal death * Non- NHS patients

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

• Correlation of ObsQoR with length of hospital stay (LOS) in hours following delivery across multiple centres, particularly ObsQoR score and prediction of prolonged LOS (>1.5 SD) and readmission to hospital.

Timeframe: Up to 3 months

• The relationship between ObsQoR and patient-reported ready for discharge. This will concurrently be determined to account for institutional, non-medical maternal factors neonatal factors that may delay discharge and impact LOS.

Timeframe: up to 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04192045

SponsorGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-10-24

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