Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for Perioperative Fluid Evaluation in Colorectal Cancer Surgery (NCT07404527) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for Perioperative Fluid Evaluation in Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Slovenia85 participantsStarted 2023-10-24
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the usefulness of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) for perioperative fluid evaluation and prediction of postoperative complications in oncological patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is used to assess body fluid status and body composition before and after surgery. The study aims to determine whether perioperative BIA measurements may contribute to improved assessment of fluid balance and early identification of patients at increased risk of postoperative complications.
The study is conducted at the Institute of Oncology Ljubljana in patients undergoing colorectal surgery for oncological indications.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients aged 18 years or older.
* Patients with oncological disease undergoing colorectal surgery at the Institute of Oncology Ljubljana.
* Ability to undergo bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) measurements.
* Signed written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients younger than 18 years.
* Patients unable to undergo BIA measurements.
* Patients with conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, make participation in the study unsuitable.
* Refusal to participate in the study.
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
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Percentage of Participants With Postoperative Complications Within 30 Days After Colorectal Surgery
Timeframe: Up to 30 days after colorectal surgery.