Recovery After Bone Surgery in High-Altitude Residents
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how well people from high-altitude areas recover after planned orthopedic surgery. It aims to understand any complications that may be more common for those living at high elevations.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- Your physical health is rated as ASA I, II, or III (good to fair health).
- You have lived at very high altitude (above 2500 meters) for more than 6 months.
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) orthopedic surgery.
- Your hospital stay is expected to be at least 48 hours.
- You are able to give your own informed consent to participate.
- You have not left the high-altitude region for more than 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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