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NCT05836285 The ARRC III Trial of Advanced Recovery Room Care (ARRC).

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NCT ID NCT05836285
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Adelaide
Condition Post-Surgical Complication
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 3,000 participants
Start Date 2023-04-18
Primary Completion 2025-07-18

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
ARRCUsual Care

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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 3,000 participants in total. It began in 2023-04-18 with a primary completion date of 2025-07-18.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

A postoperative high-acuity model of care (ARRC) has been shown, in a prospective cohort study of approximately 850 patients, to produce a marked improvement in patient and hospital outcomes, and hospital costs, in medium risk patients (Ludbrook G et al., JAMA Surgery 2023). The goal of this observational study is to examine the outcomes after non-cardiac surgery of a larger group of medium risk patients receiving different forms of care -ARRC and usual ward care. The main questions it aims to answer are: what are the outcomes for patients and hospital after the different forms of care, who receives benefit from high acuity care, what underlies the improved outcomes seen with high acuity care.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Scheduled for elective or unplanned surgery * Scheduled to stay in hospital at least one night after surgery * 30-day mortality of 0.5% to 8% by the US National Safety and Quality Improvement Program risk score (NSQIP) Exclusion Criteria: * Undergoing cardiac surgery * Scheduled for postoperative Intensive Care Unit management

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Guy L Ludbrook, MBBS PhD

✉ guy.ludbrook@sa.gov.au

📞 +61 413817901

Principal Investigator

Guy Ludbrook, MBBS PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Professor of Anaesthesia

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05836285 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Post-Surgical Complication. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05836285 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05836285 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at guy.ludbrook@sa.gov.au for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05836285 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Adelaide, Australia.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05836285 clinical trial?

NCT05836285 is sponsored by University of Adelaide. The principal investigator is Guy Ludbrook, MBBS PhD at Professor of Anaesthesia. The trial plans to enroll 3,000 participants.

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