Plain-English translation of NCT03945968 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to better understand which patients are at higher risk for problems after abdominal surgery, especially those who have other health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or lung disease. By studying thousands of patients across multiple hospitals, they hope to create a better tool to predict who might have complications—so doctors can plan ahead and take extra precautions if needed.
While surgery has become much safer over time, complications after surgery still happen in some patients and can be serious. Right now, doctors don't have a clear, reliable way to identify which patients are at highest risk. This study exists to fill that gap so patients and doctors can make better-informed decisions before surgery.
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If you join, the research team will collect information about your health history, your other medical conditions, and details about your upcoming abdominal surgery. They will also track what happens to you after surgery to see if you develop any complications. You would visit the hospital for your scheduled surgery as planned, and researchers would review your medical records and monitor your recovery—no extra visits or special treatments are needed.
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