Implementation and outcome evaluation of the ERAS protocol in kidney transplantation

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00038007

Enrollment

Registered

2025-10-14

Start date

2025-10-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-11-24

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Conditions

N18.5 N18.9 N18.4

Interventions

Group 1: Implementation of a standardized, multidisciplinary ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocol with pre-, intra-, and postoperative components in accordance with the recommendations of t

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who are scheduled for a kidney transplant and will be operated on if a suitable donor organ is allocated

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria include limited mobility, expected lack of compliance or adherence to the ERAS treatment pathway.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary endpoint of the study is the adherence of participants to the defined ERAS elements. Adherence is systematically assessed during the hospital stay using a structured ERAS diary as well as nursing and physician documentation. Evaluated components include, among others, preoperative intake of carbohydrate drinks, early mobilization (e.g., getting out of bed within six hours after surgery), early oral feeding, active participation in physiotherapy sessions, as well as pain documentation and communication with the care team.	—

Measure

Time frame

The primary endpoint of the study is the adherence of participants to the defined ERAS elements. Adherence is systematically assessed during the hospital stay using a structured ERAS diary as well as nursing and physician documentation. Evaluated components include, among others, preoperative intake of carbohydrate drinks, early mobilization (e.g., getting out of bed within six hours after surgery), early oral feeding, active participation in physiotherapy sessions, as well as pain documentation and communication with the care team.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary endpoints include postoperative recovery of mobility, assessed using the Barthel Index to evaluate activities of daily living and the Reintegration to Normal Living Index (RNLI) to assess subjective quality of life and social participation. Additional outcomes comprise length of hospital stay (in days), postoperative morbidity according to the Clavien-Dindo classification, and, if applicable, 30-day mortality. Furthermore, the progression of nutrition and mobilization will be monitored based on patient diary entries as well as nursing and physician documentation. Rehospitalizations or emergency contacts within 30 days after discharge will also be recorded.	—

Measure

Time frame

Secondary endpoints include postoperative recovery of mobility, assessed using the Barthel Index to evaluate activities of daily living and the Reintegration to Normal Living Index (RNLI) to assess subjective quality of life and social participation. Additional outcomes comprise length of hospital stay (in days), postoperative morbidity according to the Clavien-Dindo classification, and, if applicable, 30-day mortality. Furthermore, the progression of nutrition and mobilization will be monitored based on patient diary entries as well as nursing and physician documentation. Rehospitalizations or emergency contacts within 30 days after discharge will also be recorded.

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Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactKay Schwenke

Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim der Universität Heidelberg, Chirurgische Klinik, UMM

kay.schwenke@umm.de+496213832225

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026