Post-discharge Monitoring Initiative on Outcomes of Post-surgical Patients (NCT06980402) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Post-discharge Monitoring Initiative on Outcomes of Post-surgical Patients
1,000 participantsStarted 2025-06-01
Plain-language summary
The investigators are conducting a prospective study to evaluate the SKH@Home programme, a post-discharge monitoring initiative for surgical patients. The aim of this study is to conduct a pragmatic, non-randomized pilot study to compare the SKH@Home programme with standard post-surgical care on patient outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Patient is keen for home management
. Hemodynamically stable
. Able and willing to self-care and monitor / Good social support
. Lives in Singapore's Northeast region
. Diagnosed with intra-abdominal abscess requiring ongoing IV antibiotics as recommended by Infectious Diseases Specialist where necessary OR Diagnosed with liver abscess requiring ongoing IV antibiotics as recommended by Infectious Diseases Specialist where necessary AND Has undergone initial treatment (e.g., drainage if required) and is clinically improving
. Underwent an uneventful straightforward bariatric surgical procedure, and has been monitored overnight without any immediate postoperative issues OR Underwent uneventful straightforward laparoscopic/ endoscopic/ minimally invasive surgery, and has been monitored for at least 6 hours without any immediate postoperative issues AND has no significant intraprocedural concerns by the operating surgeon
Exclusion criteria
. Unable to self-care / no caregiver
. Requires daily review by the surgical team
. Suspicion of surgical complications requiring surgical intervention
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.
What they're measuring
1
Bed days saved
Timeframe: From enrollment to 30 days after patient is discharged from the hospital/ post-discharge monitoring programme
2
Return to hospital
Timeframe: From enrollment until 30-days after patient is discharged from the hospital/ from post-discharge monitoring care
3
Length of stay
Timeframe: From enrollment until patient is discharged from the hospital/ from post-discharge monitoring care (up to around 2 weeks), whichever is longer
4
Hospitalisation bill
Timeframe: From enrollment until 30-days after patient is discharged from the hospital/ from post-discharge monitoring care
5
Postoperative complications
Timeframe: From enrollment until 30-days after patient is discharged from the hospital/ from post-discharge monitoring care