A Study to Investigate Quality of Recovery up to Day 7 in Females Undergoing Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery Provided Apfel-score Based PONV Care and Prophylaxis

July 9, 2025 updated by: EmmaObrink, Danderyd Hospital

An Observational Study to Investigate Quality of Recovery, the Incidence and Impact of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)/Post-Discharge Nausea and Vomiting (PDNV) up to Day 7 in Females Undergoing Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery Provided Apfel-score Based PONV Care and Prophylaxis

SYNOPSIS Title: An observational study to investigate Quality of Recovery and the incidence and impact of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)/Post-Discharge Nausea and Vomiting (PDNV) and up to 7 days in females undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgery provided Apfel-score based PONV care and prophylaxis.

Study period: September 2018- September 2019

Hypothesis: When a high risk patient, Apfel-score 3 or 4, is given Apfel-score based PONV care with strict adherence to PONV guidelines there should be no difference in Quality of Recovery between a high-risk patient and a low-risk patient.

Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate if it is possible to reach no difference in Quality of Recovery (QoR) between a high-risk patient and a low risk patient using Apfel-score based PONV care.

Primary objective: Assessing Quality of Recovery, using QoR15 at 24h, 48h, 72h and after 7 days.

Secondary objectives: Assessing the incidence and severity of PONV and PDNV in females undergoing laparoscopic surgery up to 72h. Assessing PONV and PDNV severity and duration. Nicotine habits and impact on PONV.

Study outline: Females scheduled for elective abdominal laparoscopic surgery will be provided PONV care based on Apfel risk-score. All patients will fill in the QoR15 form before surgery (base line). PONV and PDNV will be assessed in the PACU postoperatively, after 24h, 48h and 72h. Quality of Recovery will be assessed up to 7 days after surgery.

Treatment: The females will be given ordinary care after local routines, with strict adherence to PONV guidelines.

Study population: 100 females aged 18-65, ASA 1-2, undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgery in Danderyds Hospital.

Primary outcome variables and examinations: When the QoR 15 reaches base line or better after surgery. Number of times the females experience nausea, retching or vomiting and the impact of emetic symptoms on the QoR.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

98

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Sweden
      • Stockholm, Sweden
        • Danderyds Sjukhus

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Female undergoing laparoscopic surgery

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ASA class 1-2

Exclusion Criteria:

  • ASA 4, obese

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Apfel score 1
Female
Other: Protocol
Best practice of protocol
Apfel score 2
Female, non smoker
Other: Protocol
Best practice of protocol
Apfel score 3
Female, non smoker, under 40 years old
Other: Protocol
Best practice of protocol
Apfel score 4
Female, non smoker, under 40 years old, previous history of PONV
Other: Protocol
Best practice of protocol

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Quality of recovery, QoR15 (Quality of Recovery 15)
Time Frame: 7 days
Score, a valid questionnaire to measure quality of recovery, 15 questions, maximum score 150p. VAS scales for each items; 0 bad score, 10 optimal score. Mean values for group, sum score will be compared with parametric tests.
7 days

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Danderyd Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 11, 2019

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 28, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

May 15, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 23, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 28, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

January 29, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 10, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 9, 2025

Last Verified

October 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • DanderydH

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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