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Early Mobilisation After Abdominal Surgery: a Randomised Trial
- BDCTR ID
- BDCTR-2026-000046
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
- Information provided by
- Dr Nazmul Hoque (Responsible Party)
- Last Update Posted
- 2026-05-29
Completed
No longer looking for participants
Results Overview
Conditions
- Postoperative Recovery
Intervention/Treatment
- Behavioral: Structured early mobilisation protocol
- Procedure/Surgery: Elective abdominal surgery
Other Study ID Numbers
BMU-SUR-2026-002
Study Design
- Allocation :
- Randomized
- Interventional Model :
- Parallel Assignment
- Masking :
- Single blind
- Primary Purpose :
- Supportive Care
Enrollment (Estimated)
Study Type
Study Record Dates
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Study Registration Dates
First Submitted that Met QC Criteria
First Posted
Results Reporting Dates
Results First Posted
Study Record Updates
Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria
Last Update Posted
Last Verified
Participant Flow
Recruitment Details
Adults undergoing elective abdominal surgery were enrolled at the Bangladesh Medical University Department of Surgery between August 2025 and April 2026.
Pre-assignment Details
[Not Specified]
Period Title: Overall study
| Arm/Group Title | Early mobilisation | Usual care |
|---|---|---|
| Arm/Group Description | Structured early mobilisation protocol from the first postoperative day. | Standard postoperative care. |
| Started | 206 | 204 |
| NOT COMPLETED | 8 | 14 |
| Completed | 198 | 190 |
| Not Completed | 8 | 14 |
| Reason Not Completed | ||
| Lost to Follow-up | 5 | 9 |
| Withdrawal by Subject | 3 | 5 |
Baseline Characteristics
| Arm/Group Title | Early mobilisation | Usual care | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm/Group Description | Total of all reporting groups | ||
| Overall Number of Baseline Participants | 206 | 204 | — |
Baseline Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Age, ContinuousMean (Standard Deviation) | Unit of measure: years
| Arm/Group Title | Early mobilisation | Usual care | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm/Group Description | Total of all reporting groups | ||
| Number Analyzed | 206 participants | 204 participants | — |
| Age, Continuous | 46.8 (13.4) | 47.5 (13.9) | — |
Sex: Female, MaleMeasure Type: Count of Participants | Unit of measure: Participants
| Arm/Group Title | Early mobilisation | Usual care | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm/Group Description | Total of all reporting groups | ||
| Number Analyzed | 206 participants | 204 participants | — |
| Female | 112 54.4% | 108 52.9% | 220 |
| Male | 94 45.6% | 96 47.1% | 190 |
Outcome Measures
1. Length of postoperative hospital stayType: Primary | Time Frame: Through hospital discharge, up to 30 days
Description
Days from surgery to hospital discharge.
Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
| Arm/Group Title | Early mobilisation | Usual care |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Number of Participants Analyzed | 198 | 190 |
| Measure Type: Mean | Unit of Measure: days | ||
| Length of postoperative hospital stay | 4.2 (1.3) | 5.1 (1.6) |
2. Postoperative complication rateType: Secondary | Time Frame: 30 days
Description
[Not Specified]
Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
| Arm/Group Title | Early mobilisation | Usual care |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Number of Participants Analyzed | — | — |
| Measure Type: Number | Unit of Measure: percentage of participants | ||
| Postoperative complication rate | 9.1 | 14.7 |
Adverse Events
Time Frame
30 days
Adverse Event Reporting Description
[Not Specified]
All-Cause Mortality
| Arm/Group Title | Early mobilisation | Usual care |
|---|---|---|
| Affected / at Risk (%) | Affected / at Risk (%) | |
| Total | — | — |
Serious Adverse Events
| Arm/Group Title | Early mobilisation | Usual care | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
| Total | 7/206 (3.40%) | 11/204 (5.39%) | ||
| Infections and infestations | ||||
| Surgical site infection | 5/206 (2.43%) | 9/204 (4.41%) | ||
| Gastrointestinal disorders | ||||
| Postoperative ileus | 2/206 (0.97%) | 2/204 (0.98%) | ||
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
5% Frequency Threshold for Reporting Other Adverse Events
| Arm/Group Title | Early mobilisation | Usual care | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | Affected / at Risk (%) | # Events | |
| Total | 34/206 (16.50%) | 42/204 (20.59%) | ||
| Gastrointestinal disorders | ||||
| Postoperative nausea | 22/206 (10.68%) | 27/204 (13.24%) | ||
| General disorders | ||||
| Wound pain | 12/206 (5.83%) | 15/204 (7.35%) | ||
Limitations and Caveats
[Not Specified]
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