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Clinical Trials/PACTR201809874713904
PACTR201809874713904
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The effect of a single pre-operative physiotherapy session on physical function in elderly patients following abdominal surgery.

Rozelle Labuschagne0 sites100 target enrollmentSeptember 12, 2018
ConditionsSurgery

Overview

Phase
未知
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Surgery
Sponsor
Rozelle Labuschagne
Enrollment
100
Status
Other
Last Updated
2 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
September 12, 2018
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
2 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Rozelle Labuschagne

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 60 years and older (as per the United Nations agreed minimum age in reference to the elderly (WHO, 2016\)).
  • Walking with or without a mobility aid
  • Scheduled for elective abdominal surgery (with abdominal surgery being defined as any incision below the diaphragm and above the inguinal ligament).
  • At least one week delay before surgery
  • Proficient in English

Exclusion Criteria

  • Individuals with a known documented diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease
  • Diagnosed with an acute respiratory infection within two weeks of potential study participation
  • Cardiovascular instability (such as unstable angina and NYHA class 4 heart failure)
  • Use of immunosuppressive medication for 30 days before surgery
  • Surgery with associated chest wall manipulation

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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