Measuring leg muscle mass to predict hospital stay after cancer surgery
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This study uses ultrasound to measure leg muscle mass before surgery for gynecologic cancers, to see if it can predict how long you'll need to stay in the hospital after the operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and are scheduled for open surgery.
- You have a medical history that gives you a Charlson Comorbidity Index score of 3 or higher (this means you have multiple health conditions).
- You have had a contrast-enhanced CT scan of your abdomen and pelvis.
- You do not have any neuromuscular disorders (like muscular dystrophy).
- You have not had major surgery on your legs (such as amputation or hip replacement).
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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