NCT06815510 Prevalence of Post Anesthesia Care Unit Complications and Associated Factors
| NCT ID | NCT06815510 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Ángel Becerra-Bolaños, MD PhD |
| Condition | Postoperative Care |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 1,532 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-02-24 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 1,532 participants in total. It began in 2025-02-24 with a primary completion date of 2025-06-30.
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Brief Summary
The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) is a crucial component of the surgical process, providing patients with vital support and monitoring as they recover from anesthesia. Despite advancements in perioperative anesthesia, PACU complications are still common. PACU organization and setup in low-income country like Ethiopia is poor. Previous research's done in some neighbor African countries presumed to have comparable to sociodemographic and economical profile shows varied degree of incidence and prevalence of PACU complication and associated factors. The main objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of PACU complications and its associated factors. An institutional based prospective cohort study will be conducted in the PACUs of the three selected tertiary care hospitals in Ethiopia from Februery 15, 2025 to June 30, 2025. These data will be compared with those obtained in a tertiary hospital in Spain.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients admitted to the Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACUs) following surgery under general, regional, or monitored anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are taken directly to the ICU, ward, discharged, or transferred immediately after surgery. * Patients who do not provide informed consent for enrollment in the study.
Contact & Investigator
Ataklti Adhanom, MD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Mekelle University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06815510 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Postoperative Care. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06815510 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06815510 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at atakltiadhanom12@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06815510 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Harar, Ethiopia, Jimma, Ethiopia, Mek'ele, Ethiopia, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06815510 clinical trial?
NCT06815510 is sponsored by Ángel Becerra-Bolaños, MD PhD. The principal investigator is Ataklti Adhanom, MD at Mekelle University. The trial plans to enroll 1,532 participants.