Clinical trials

This study aims to evaluate the logistical feasibility and implementation of virtual versus in-person on-treatment follow up visits in a high-volume radiation oncology setting. It further seeks to assess and compare patient and physician satisfaction with both modalities through structured survey data, providing insight into the clinical utility, communication quality, and overall acceptability of telehealth integration during active cancer treatment.

The Study will be conducted at SKMCH \& RC Lahore. All adult patients aged 18-70 years scheduled to undergo elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery will be screened for eligibility according to inclusion \& exclusion criteria. Total number of patients is 42. Patients who meet eligibility criteria will be randomized into 2 groups, Orientation group \& Control group. In orientation group, orientation reminder will be given in the form of prerecorded voice notes via headphones to the patients. The evaluation of emergence agitation will be done by using Riker Sedation Agitation Scale. The primary outcome will be incidence of emergence agitation in the OR. Secondary outcome includes the time from sevoflurane discontinuation to eye opening, extubation, discharge to PACU as well as pain score and length of stay in the PACU.