Actively Recruiting
Physiotherapy After Emergency Laparotomy in the Elderly
Led by University of Cyprus · Updated on 2026-03-31
250
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
150 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Cyprus
Lead Sponsor
N
Nicosia General Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Emergency laparotomy is associated with high postoperative morbidity and mortality. This risk is particularly high among elderly patients, who often present with reduced physiological reserve, frailty, and multimorbidity. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a structured postoperative physiotherapy program in patients aged 65 years and older undergoing emergency laparotomy. The study will assess its impact on functional recovery and clinical outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Physiotherapy After Emergency Laparotomy in the Elderly
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged �3E= 65 years
- Undergoing emergency laparotomy with or without stoma creation (adhesiolysis, right hemicolectomy, total colectomy, Hartmann's procedure, cholecystectomy, abscess drainage)
- Able to provide informed consent or have a legally authorized representative provide consent
- Able to maintain an upright standing position for at least one minute with minimal or no assistance
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients with Dementia (Abbreviated Mental Test Score < 6)
- Pre-existing severe disabilities affecting mobility
- Patients with contraindications to physiotherapy (e.g., severe cardiopulmonary instability)
- Patients transferred postoperatively from other hospitals
- Patients who underwent no intervention during laparotomy (negative laparotomies)
- Patients undergoing palliative procedures and at the end of life
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Nicosia General Hospital
Nicosia, Cyprus, 2031
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
P
Polyxeni Michael Vargiamidou, PT
CONTACT
D
Dr. Nikolaos Gouvas, M.D, Ph.D
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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