Physiotherapy After Emergency Laparotomy in the Elderly

Emergency laparotomy is associated with high postoperative morbidity and mortality. This risk is particularly high among elderly patients, who often present with reduced physiological reserve, frailty, and multimorbidity. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a structured postoperative physiotherapy program in patients aged 65 years and older undergoing emergency laparotomy. The study will assess its impact on functional recovery and clinical outcomes.

NCT Number	NCT07504185
Lead Sponsor	University of Cyprus Collaborators: Nicosia General Hospital, University of Crete
Conditions	Emergency Abdominal Surgery
Enrollment	250 participants
Start Date	2025-07-13
Primary Completion	2027-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-05-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-31