RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04461171

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Extremity Sarcoma

Sponsor

Joshua Lawrenz

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Dec 14, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Sarcoma

Summary

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of implementing the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway in a prospective manner to patients undergoing surgical treatment for extremity sarcoma.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is evaluating a structured recovery program (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, or ERAS) for patients who undergo surgery to remove a suspected sarcoma (a type of cancer that grows in bones, muscles, or soft tissue) from a limb. The program aims to improve recovery speed and reduce complications after surgery. **You may be eligible if:** - You are being treated at Vanderbilt University Medical Center - You are over 17 years old - You are having surgery to remove a suspected extremity (arm or leg) sarcoma - You use opioid pain medications or do not — both groups are welcome **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You are being treated without surgery - You do not speak English Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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