U.S., May 23 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07603622) titled 'Perioperative Predictive Value of Physical Activity on Short- and Long-term Morbidity and Mortality' on May 18.
Brief Summary: Over 300 million surgeries are performed globally every year. Complications after surgery - infections, cardiovascular conditions, postoperative pulmonary complications and renal impairment - affect survival and quality of life.
Age and co-morbidity are unmodifiable factors, contributing to increased risk of these perioperative complications. However, a modifiable risk factor is physical activity. This study aims to test if self reported physical activity has added predicted value, beyond established risk fa...