ERAS in Elderly Colorectal Cancer Surgery (NCT06764888) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
ERAS in Elderly Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Taiwan1,392 participantsStarted 2024-06-05
Plain-language summary
Enhanced recovery protocol consisted of a series of elements aiming to optimize and standardize perioperative care. This study aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of a modified ERAS protocol following colorectal surgery in the elderly population, aged 65 years or older. This is a retrospective study based on prospectively collected data. Patient privacy has been carefully protected throughout the research process, and no aspect of this study interfered with or altered the patients' treatment or clinical care.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 120 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:
* they underwent radical resection for colorectal cancer
* the procedure was minimally invasive surgery
* they were aged 65 or older
* they provided signed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who underwent emergency surgery for colorectal cancer.
* Patients with incomplete medical records or missing data relevant to the study.
* Patients with synchronous malignancies or a history of other cancers within the past five years.
* Patients with severe comorbidities (e.g., advanced cardiovascular, respiratory, or renal diseases) that contraindicate ERAS protocol implementation.
* Patients with preoperative metastatic disease or locally advanced tumors requiring palliative procedures.
* Patients who did not comply with or complete the ERAS protocol during the perioperative period.
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.