PERIOPERATIVE MYOCARDIAL DAMAGE IN ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGERY (NCT06502340) | Clinical Trial Compass
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PERIOPERATIVE MYOCARDIAL DAMAGE IN ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGERY
Turkey (Türkiye)75 participantsStarted 2024-07-17
Plain-language summary
Our study aimed to identify myocardial damage during or after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy by measuring high-sensitive Troponin I levels, which are the most sensitive and effective according to the AHA/ACC guideline. The study\'s secondary objective was to establish which parameters were associated with myocardial damage.
Who can participate
Sex
MALE
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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:
* Patients who will undergo elective robotic surgery
* Patients with I, II, and III according to ASA classification
* Those with body mass index (BMI) below 35kg/m2
* Patients whose consent was obtained before the procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who were converted to open surgery for any reason
* patients who did not agree to participate in the research
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.
1This study tracked troponin I levels — a marker of heart stress — in men who had robot-assisted prostate removal surgery, so is it worth checking my troponin levels before and after my own surgery to see if my heart is affected?
2Since this trial is already completed, has my doctor seen or heard about any findings from it that might change how heart health is monitored during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy?
3The study focused specifically on robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy — is that the same surgical approach being planned for me, and does the heart stress concern measured here apply to my specific situation?
4Given that this research was looking at potential myocardial injury even in a non-cardiac surgery like prostate removal, are there any factors in my own health history that might put me at higher risk for that kind of heart stress during the procedure?
5Would the findings from this completed study change anything about how my care team monitors or prepares me before, during, or after my prostatectomy?
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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.