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Physiotherapy After Emergency Laparotomy in the Elderly

NCT07504185 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 250

Last updated 2026-03-31

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Summary

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

  • Emergency Abdominal Surgery

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Experimental (Structured postoperative physiotherapy)

A structured five-day postoperative physiotherapy program including progressively increasing mobilization, supervised therapeutic exercises, and respiratory training every two hours. Participants will receive an exercise booklet and daily log for monitoring adherence.

OTHER

Standard postoperative care

Standard postoperative physiotherapy according to usual hospital practice, including general mobilization and basic breathing instruction without structured progression or monitoring.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Nicosia General Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Crete

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Cyprus

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Konstantinos G. Lasithiotakis, M.D., Ph.D · Medical School, University of Crete

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-07-13
Primary Completion
2027-12-31
Completion
2028-05-31

Countries

  • Cyprus

Study Locations

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