Plain-English translation of NCT02997293 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers at the University of Arkansas are studying a recovery care system called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) that was designed to help patients recover faster and feel better after colorectal surgery. This system focuses on helping your body return to normal function more quickly after surgery. The study will compare how patients did before and after the hospital started using this system.
After colorectal surgery, patients traditionally stayed in the hospital for a long time and experienced significant pain and nausea during recovery. This recovery care system was created to reduce hospital stays, cut down on pain medication needs, decrease nausea, and prevent patients from having to come back to the hospital soon after leaving.
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You won't receive any new treatment — this is an observational study that reviews medical records. Researchers will gather information about your hospital stay, pain levels, nausea, how many pain medications you needed, and whether you had to return to the hospital within 30 days of surgery. Your medical information will be compared to help the hospital understand whether the new recovery care system is working better for patients.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 9, 2026 · Not medical advice
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