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CompletedNCT01148394

Enhanced Recovery After Colorectal Surgery

Impact of the Introduction of a Multimodal Rehabilitation Programme for Colorectal Patients. A Prospective Randomized Trial.

Status
Completed
Phase
N/A
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
119 (actual)
Sponsor
University of Valencia · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

Introduction: Multimodal rehabilitation (MMR), combines various elements in the management of the surgical patient which lead to a decrease in surgical stress and a more comfortable and faster postoperative recovery. Objective: To assess the introduction of MMR in a specialized Colorectal Unit and compare the results with the traditional model assessing its´ efficacy as to recovery, and reduction of hospital stay and costs.

Detailed description

Materials y Methods: A prospective randomized trial was conducted which analyzed 119 patients who underwent elective colorectal surgery between 2009 and 2010. 58 patients were assigned to the traditional group and 61 patients to the MMR group. MMR included preoperative education, early feeding and mobilisation.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
OTHERMultimodal rehabilitation

Timeline

Start date
2009-01-01
Primary completion
2010-03-01
Completion
2010-06-01
First posted
2010-06-22
Last updated
2010-06-22

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT01148394. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.