Physiotherapy After Emergency Laparotomy in the Elderly (NCT07504185) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Physiotherapy After Emergency Laparotomy in the Elderly
Cyprus250 participantsStarted 2025-07-13
Plain-language summary
Emergency laparotomy is associated with high postoperative morbidity and mortality. This risk is particularly high among elderly patients, who often present with reduced physiological reserve, frailty, and multimorbidity.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a structured postoperative physiotherapy program in patients aged 65 years and older undergoing emergency laparotomy. The study will assess its impact on functional recovery and clinical outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged ≥ 65 years
* Undergoing emergency laparotomy with or without stoma creation (adhesiolysis, right hemicolectomy, total colectomy, Hartmann's procedure, cholecystectomy, abscess drainage).
Able to provide informed consent or have a legally authorized representative provide consent.
Able to maintain an upright standing position for at least one minute with minimal or no assistance.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with Dementia (Abbreviated Mental Test Score \< 6)
* Pre-existing severe disabilities affecting mobility
* Patients with contraindications to physiotherapy (e.g., severe cardiopulmonary instability)
* Patients transferred postoperatively from other hospitals
* Patients who underwent no intervention during laparotomy (negative laparotomies)
* Patients undergoing palliative procedures and at the end of life
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
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Functional Status
Timeframe: At hospital discharge (6-15 days postoperatively on average), and at 30 and 90 days after discharge.