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Official title Influence of the Culture Care Program on Patient Mobility After Thoracic or Abdominal Surgery: a Mixed-methods Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06893848
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- A sedentary behavior in the postoperative phase has a negative impact on recovery from various types of surgery (e.g. abdominal, pulmonary, cardiac or esophageal).
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Admission to Surgical Units in the Surgical Department of the Hôpital de Neuchâtel implementing the Culture Care program.
- Elective thoracic or abdominal surgery with an expected hospital stay of at least 2 days (i.e. discharge on postoperative day 3).
- Neurocognitive and physical ability to complete questionnaires and individual participation in the Culture Care program.
- Full capacity of discernment and signed informed consent to participate in the study.
You likely can't join if
- Outpatient surgery.
- Emergency surgery.
- Mobility severely impaired prior to surgery: patients with 1 or 2 lower-limb amputations, patients with wheelchair mobility only, neurodegenerative...
- Bed restiction between POD 1 and POD 5 for medical reasons, i.e. surgery, post-operative complications or other pre-existing cardiorespiratory...
- Transfer to ICU
- Only during the Culture Care phase, an unplanned transfer to another unit that does not have the Culture Care program (e.g. Medicine units).
See the full eligibility criteria
- Admission to Surgical Units in the Surgical Department of the Hôpital de Neuchâtel implementing the Culture Care program.
- Elective thoracic or abdominal surgery with an expected hospital stay of at least 2 days (i.e. discharge on postoperative day 3).
- Neurocognitive and physical ability to complete questionnaires and individual participation in the Culture Care program.
- Full capacity of discernment and signed informed consent to participate in the study.
- Outpatient surgery.
- Emergency surgery.
- Mobility severely impaired prior to surgery: patients with 1 or 2 lower-limb amputations, patients with wheelchair mobility only, neurodegenerative diseases.
- Bed restiction between POD 1 and POD 5 for medical reasons, i.e. surgery, post-operative complications or other pre-existing cardiorespiratory, neurological or orthopedic reasons.
- Transfer to ICU
- Only during the Culture Care phase, an unplanned transfer to another unit that does not have the Culture Care program (e.g. Medicine units).
- Technical problem with the accelerometer (e.g. disfunctioning battery).
- Allergic reaction to any dressing used to attach the accelerometer.
- End-of-life patients.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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