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New treatment option for Abdominal Surgery Complications
Official title The Effect of Heating the Intensive Care Room in the Early Postoperative Period on Patient Outcomes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07137143
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of heating the intensive care room in the early postoperative period on patient outcomes.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- The following criteria will be included in the sample:
- Patients who underwent elective abdominal surgery and were admitted to intensive care after surgery.
- Patients aged 18 and over.
- Patients whose body temperature on the morning of surgery was neither below 36°C nor above 37.5°C.
- Patients who did not have a pacemaker, dementia, advanced spasticity, muscle atrophy, peripheral lesions, osteoporosis, skin irritation, diabetes...
You likely can't join if
- Patients who do not meet the sampling criteria, who develop postoperative complications (bleeding, intubation, stenosis, necrosis, ileus, dermatitis...
See the full eligibility criteria
- The following criteria will be included in the sample:
- Patients who underwent elective abdominal surgery and were admitted to intensive care after surgery.
- Patients aged 18 and over.
- Patients whose body temperature on the morning of surgery was neither below 36°C nor above 37.5°C.
- Patients who did not have a pacemaker, dementia, advanced spasticity, muscle atrophy, peripheral lesions, osteoporosis, skin irritation, diabetes, hypertension, or obesity.
- Patients who did not require mechanical ventilation.
- Patients who did not have any illness that would impair thermoregulation (such as head trauma or hypothalamic damage).
- Patients who were not taking medications that would affect thermoregulation, such as vasodilators.
- Patients who did not have peripheral circulation problems.
- Patients who were not alcohol or substance abusers.
- Patients who did not have mental retardation.
- Patients who were conscious and oriented to person, time, and place.
- Patients who could speak Turkish.
- Patients who did not have any auditory or visual impairments.
- Patients who volunteered for the study.
- Patients who do not meet the sampling criteria, who develop postoperative complications (bleeding, intubation, stenosis, necrosis, ileus, dermatitis, parastomal herniation, etc.), and whose relatives do not consent to...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Adana, Yüreğir, Turkey (Türkiye)
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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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. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Adana, Yüreğir, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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