Post Operative HypothermiaNCT03256032
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Postoperative Hypothermia in Mulago Hospital
An observational study of Post Operative Hypothermia, run by Makerere University.
Trial summary
Patient's sublingual temperature was measured postoperatively on entry to the recovery room. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Post Operative Hypothermia
- How many people
- 770 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2016to 28 Feb 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients undergoing surgery and anaesthesia at Mulago National Referral Hospital who meet the eligibility criteria.
Who may be able to join
- All patients of 18 years and above, undergoing surgery and anaesthesia lasting longer than 30minutes.
- All patients of 18 years and above, undergoing elective and emergency non cardiac and non-neurological operations in Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Who cannot join
- Patients with contraindications to measurement of sublingual temperature
About this study
Official title: Prevalence and Factors Associated With Postoperative Hypothermia Among Patients Undergoing Anaesthesia and Surgery in Mulago National Referral Hospital
Patient's sublingual temperature was measured postoperatively on entry to the recovery room.
Read the detailed description
Adult patients who underwent non-neurological and non-cardiac surgery had their sublingual temperature measured postoperatively on entry to the recovery room.
- Conditions
- Post Operative Hypothermia
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Postoperative hypothermia
Sublingual temperature at entry to the recovery room
Measured: July 2016 to February 2017
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Aug 2017
- Study start1 Jul 2016
- Primary completion28 Feb 2017
- Study completion28 Feb 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Post Operative HypothermiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 770 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Makerere University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Arthur Emoru, Principal investigator, MakCHS
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03256032
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- POSTOP HYPOTHERMIA MULAGO
- Status last verified
- Aug 2017
- First submitted
- 17 Aug 2017
- Last updated
- 21 Aug 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Aug 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prevalence and Factors Associated With Postoperative Hypothermia Among Patients Undergoing Anaesthesia and Surgery in Mulago National Referral Hospital
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03256032
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- POSTOP HYPOTHERMIA MULAGO
- Conditions
- Post Operative Hypothermia
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 770 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Makerere UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Feb 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Feb 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Aug 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Patient's sublingual temperature was measured postoperatively on entry to the recovery room.
Detailed description
Adult patients who underwent non-neurological and non-cardiac surgery had their sublingual temperature measured postoperatively on entry to the recovery room.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients undergoing surgery and anaesthesia at Mulago National Referral Hospital who meet the eligibility criteria.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- All patients of 18 years and above, undergoing surgery and anaesthesia lasting longer than 30minutes.
- All patients of 18 years and above, undergoing elective and emergency non cardiac and non-neurological operations in Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients with contraindications to measurement of sublingual temperature
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Postoperative hypothermia
Time frame: July 2016 to February 2017
Sublingual temperature at entry to the recovery room
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Aug 2017.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Arthur Emoru principal investigator
MakCHS
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Post Operative Hypothermia, run by Makerere University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Aug 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Postoperative hypothermia (time frame: July 2016 to February 2017). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Aug 2017.