Alcohol blood test and surgery recovery study
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at a blood test called phosphatidylethanol (PEth) to see if it can help predict how well you recover after surgery. It is for people who drink alcohol regularly and are having elective surgery with a longer hospital stay or ICU stay at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 79 years old.
- You drink alcohol regularly (like most days or daily).
- You are planning elective surgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
- After surgery, you will stay in the hospital for 3 or more days or be admitted to the ICU.
- You have not had a blood transfusion in the past month before surgery.
- You are not pregnant (if you are able to become pregnant).
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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