Heart Failure and Postoperative Outcome in Surgery - a National Registry Study (NCT07634822) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Heart Failure and Postoperative Outcome in Surgery - a National Registry Study
Sweden2,200,000 participantsStarted 2026-08
Plain-language summary
The study is an exploratory study that aims to explore the incidence of heart failure in a national surgical cohort, and to compare postoperative mortality and morbidity in patients with and without heart failure. Furthermore, we want to investigate differences in the incidence of heart failure and its impact on postoperative morbidity and mortality in day surgery compared to inpatient surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥18 years of age who underwent surgery in Sweden between 1 Jan 2021-31 Dec 2024 and SPOR registered operation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* ASA 6 (deceased patient, organ donation).
* Cardiac surgery
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.
1Since this is a registry study that hasn't started recruiting yet, how would my own surgical procedure and heart failure diagnosis fit into what researchers are trying to track, and is it even something worth waiting to participate in?
2Because this study is observational and measuring postoperative mortality and morbidity in heart failure patients, would joining this registry involve any changes to my actual treatment plan, or would my care proceed exactly as it normally would?
3My diagnosis involves heart failure — can you help me understand whether the distinction between diastolic and systolic heart failure matters for how researchers will be analyzing surgical outcomes in this registry, and what that means for patients like me?
4Given that this study is focused on postoperative outcomes for heart failure patients undergoing surgery, should I be thinking about my own upcoming or planned surgery differently in light of what this research is trying to learn about surgical risk?
5Are there existing published findings or standard-of-care guidelines about heart failure and surgical risk that you'd recommend I review now, rather than waiting for this registry study to begin and produce results?
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.