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To Assess the Impact of theERAS Consensus on Patients With Endoscopic Pituitary Tumor Surgery

Recruiting
Conditions
Postoperative Complications
Pituitary Tumor
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Registration Number
NCT06221020
Lead Sponsor
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) on patients with pituitary gland tumors.

Detailed Description

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) on patients with pituitary gland tumors. This study is particularly significant as ERAS has been a prominent focus in international medical treatment, emphasizing improved patient recovery and safety. The main questions it aims to answer are:

How does ERAS affect the effectiveness and prognosis of patients with pituitary gland tumors? Which specific inspection and evaluation items within the ERAS protocol genuinely assist patients? Participants in this study will undergo various ERAS protocols, including pre-operative to post-operative rehabilitation measures, pain management, surgical techniques, and early resumption of eating and activities. This comprehensive approach is designed to reduce complications, shorten hospital stays, and speed up patient recovery.

Additionally, this study will conduct a thorough statistical analysis to determine which aspects of the ERAS protocol are most beneficial. By comparing the outcomes of patients undergoing the ERAS protocol with those who do not, researchers aim to understand better the balance between ERAS and the Choosing Wisely initiative, which advocates for reducing unnecessary medical interventions.

This research is crucial in advancing medical knowledge and practice, particularly in managing pituitary gland tumors, and contributes to the broader goals of enhancing medical quality and patient safety.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
70
Inclusion Criteria
  • Clinical diagnosis of pituitary tumors
  • To sign a written informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed with other malignant tumors
  • Severe infections, such as osteomyelitis, acute inflammation at the affected site, or open wounds at the treatment area
  • Pregnant women
  • Coagulation disorders or those taking anticoagulant medication
  • Other central nervous system disorders, alcohol addiction, other addictive drugs, or mental illness that may affect clinical assessment
  • Deemed unsuitable for surgical treatment or unable to comply with clinical evaluation upon assessment

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postoperative pain assessmentDuring the hospitalization period, up to 24 weeks

describe postoperative Visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain assessment; the minimum value is 0 (no pain) and maximum value is 10 (most pain)

Postoperative vomiting assessmentDuring the postoperative period, up to 7 days

describe postoperative vomiting status; 0=no; 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe

Length of hospital stayThe duration from the day of admission to the day of discharge, which is associated with this surgical procedure, assessment up to 12 weeks.

days of hospitalization related to this surgery.

Postoperative nausea assessmentDuring the postoperative period, up to 7 days

describe postoperative nausea status; 0=no; 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=severe

Reoperation during hospitalizationDuring the hospitalization period, the time from the first surgery to the reoperation is related to this surgical procedure, assessment up to 12 weeks.

Reoperation during hospitalization related to this surgery.

Readmission within 30 dayswithin 30 days related to this surgery.

Readmission within 30 days related to this surgery.

Surgical complicationsthree months after operation

any complications associated with this operation

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Psychological stress- QoR-40through study completion, an average of 1 year

using Quality of Recovery-40, assessment of Psychological stress before and after surgery

Quality of life: WHOQOL-BREFthrough study completion, an average of 1 year

assessment of Quality of life before and after surgery

Psychological stress- BDI-IIthrough study completion, an average of 1 year

using Beck Depression Inventory-II, assessment of Psychological stress before and after surgery

Quality of life: Short Form-36through study completion, an average of 1 year

assessment of Quality of life before and after surgery

ERAS Patient Satisfaction Questionnairethrough study completion, an average of 1 year

assessment of Patient Satisfaction for this study

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
🇨🇳Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Hung-Chen Wang, MD
Contact
+886-0975056287
m82whc@gmail.com

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