Vascular Events in Noncardiac Surgery Patients Cohort Evaluation Study 2
The VISION-2 study is observing 20,000 patients having non-heart surgery. It aims to understand how things like heart injury or infections develop after an operation. Participants will wear a special device that continuously tracks vital signs, both in hospital and at home for 30 days. This information will help researchers identify early warning signs of complications. The study also plans to build computer models to predict these issues and collect samples for future research. The goal is to improve patient safety by finding ways to detect and prevent problems sooner after surgery.
At a glance
What is this study about?
Imagine you're having an operation that isn't on your heart, but you're a bit older. Sometimes, after such surgery, people can experience problems like a minor heart injury, bleeding issues, or infections. These can sometimes be difficult to spot early.
The VISION-2 study is a big, international research project trying to understand these problems better. It will involve 20,000 patients like you who are having non-heart surgery. The main idea is to see if we can catch early warning signs of these complications by continuously monitoring your body with a small, wearable device. This device will gently track your vital signs – things like your heart rate and breathing – for 30 days after your operation, both while you're in hospital and when you go home. The aim is to notice subtle changes that might happen just before a complication starts.
The information collected from these devices will help scientists in a few ways. Firstly, they want to understand the typical patterns of these vital signs when complications like heart injury or infections are about to occur. Secondly, they'll use this information to create computer programmes that can predict these issues early. This could eventually lead to safer recovery for patients by allowing doctors to step in sooner. Lastly, the study will also collect some samples to help research new ways to detect these problems in the future.
Key takeaways
- Focuses on preventing problems after non-heart surgery.
- Uses a small device to monitor your body's vital signs.
- Data collected helps scientists find early warning signs of complications.
- Aims to create better ways to predict and detect problems.
- Involves follow-up visits over a year.
Who may be eligible?
This study is looking for volunteers who are 65 years old or older and are having surgery that isn't on their heart. You'll also need to expect to stay in hospital for at least three days after your operation.
There are some reasons why you might not be able to join. For example, if you have certain medical devices like a pacemaker or a deep brain stimulator, or if you've had dementia, you wouldn't be eligible. Also, if you're allergic to sticky plasters or other adhesives, or if you've already taken part in the VISION-2 study before, you wouldn't be able to join this time.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you 65 years old or older?
- Are you having surgery that's not on your heart?
- Do you expect to stay in hospital for at least 3 days after your operation?
- Do you not have a pacemaker or similar implanted device?
- Are you not allergic to sticky plasters or medical adhesives?
- Have you not been diagnosed with dementia?
What does participation involve?
If you decide to take part in this study, it would involve a few steps. After your surgery, you would wear a small device that continuously measures your vital signs. This device will stay on for 30 days, both while you are in the hospital and when you return home. The information collected from this device will be kept private, and the researchers won't know whose data is whose until they analyse it.
Before your surgery, some basic information about your health will be collected. You'll have a follow-up visit while you're still in the hospital, another visit about 30 days after your surgery, and a final check-up about one year after your operation. There won't be any specific new medications for you to take as part of this study.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (3)
- Hamilton General HospitalVerified postcodeHamilton, Canada
- St. Joseph's Healthcare HamiltonVerified postcodeHamilton, Canada
- Juravinski Hospital & Cancer CentreVerified postcodeHamilton, Canada
Common questions
What kind of surgery is this study for?
This study is for people having surgery on parts of their body other than their heart.
What will the device do?
The device will continuously measure your vital signs, like your heart rate and breathing, to help researchers understand changes after surgery.
How long will I wear the device?
You will wear the device for 30 days after your surgery, both in the hospital and at home.
Will I have extra doctor's appointments?
You will have follow-up visits in the hospital, at 30 days, and at one year after your surgery.
Will I know if the device spots a problem?
The data is collected 'blindly' for research, meaning the doctors treating you won't be relying on this specific device to manage your immediate care. The goal is to improve future care.
How to find out more
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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