SHOrt-term Glycemic Control for Reducing Post-SURGical Complications (NCT06334068) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
SHOrt-term Glycemic Control for Reducing Post-SURGical Complications
Egypt53 participantsStarted 2024-05-08
Plain-language summary
Perioperative dysglycemia-hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and glycemic variability-is associated with an increased risk for adverse outcomes. Several studies have reported the association between elevated preoperative HbA1c and postoperative complications.
There are no studies that confirm that postponing elective surgery improves patient outcomes. Likewise, no prospective trials have studied whether short-term glycemic control reduces postoperative complications and unnecessary patient delays in elective surgeries.
Consequently, this randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effects of short-term glycemic control before major abdominal surgery on postoperative morbidity and mortality.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* all adult diabetic patients (≥18 years) of either sex scheduled for major abdominal surgery (estimated operative time is \> 2 hours) with Hb A1c ≥7.5% (58 mmol/mol).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients \< 18 years
* Emergency Surgery
* Elective surgery that can be postponed safely till glycemic control
* Hb A1c \< 7.5%
* Pregnant patients
* Patient Refusal
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.