Enhanced Recovery After Colorectal Surgery

Enhanced Recovery Clinical Trial

Official title: Impact of the Introduction of a Multimodal Rehabilitation Programme for Colorectal Patients. A Prospective Randomized Trial.

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Introduction: Multimodal rehabilitation (MMR), combines various elements in the management of the surgical patient which lead to a decrease in surgical stress and a more comfortable and faster postoperative recovery.

Objective: To assess the introduction of MMR in a specialized Colorectal Unit and compare the results with the traditional model assessing its´ efficacy as to recovery, and reduction of hospital stay and costs.

Clinical Trial Description

Materials y Methods: A prospective randomized trial was conducted which analyzed 119 patients who underwent elective colorectal surgery between 2009 and 2010. 58 patients were assigned to the traditional group and 61 patients to the MMR group. MMR included preoperative education, early feeding and mobilisation. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Enhanced Recovery
• Fast Track

• NCT number: NCT01148394
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Valencia
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 2009
• Completion date: June 2010