Randomised controlled trial on the use of multimodal strategies to accelerate recovery of patients undergoing colorectal resection

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN13770180

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

2003-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Surgery: Colorectal resection Surgery Colorectal resection

Interventions

1. Multimodal strategies for accelerated recovery (eg relates to fluids, analgesia, early mobilisation, etc). 2. Control: 'usual care'

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 90 patients undergoing colorectal resection

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Age under 16 2. Inability to walk 100m 3. Contraindication to epidural anaesthesia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. EORTC QLQ-C30 2. Pain 3. Length of stay	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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