RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06752031

Optimizing Care Transition Process for Older Colorectal Surgery Patients

Optimization of Care and Recovery in Older Colorectal Surgery Patients: A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Pilot Study Protocol

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Oct 30, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Colorectal Surgery Older Adults (65 Years and Older)Care Transition

Summary

The goal of this study to test if a care transition intervention designed for older colorectal surgery patients would improve outcomes after discharge. It will assess the feasibility of the intervention.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called OSCAR-S Care Transition Model for people with care transition, colorectal surgery, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 65 Years and older.

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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Interventions

BEHAVIORALOSCAR-S Care Transition Model

Patients and families in the intervention arm will receive touch points from the surgery nurse coach to support their care transition from hospital to home after surgery.