Improving outcomes after major surgery for cancer
A study to help predict patients at risk of heart damage after major cancer surgery
Link to organisation:
https://psrc-cl.nihr.ac.uk/ppie
Full description:
Some patients having cancer operations are at high risk of developing heart complications afterwards, including ‘Myocardial Injury after Non-Cardiac Surgery’ (MINS) which is like a mild heart attack. This study will explore if we can predict MINS in cancer patients by using routine pre-op fitness tests alongside blood tests for heart muscle damage.
Identifying those at risk of MINS may allow preventive measures to be taken before and/or after surgery, and thereby improve cancer patient outcomes.
Opportunity Deadline
20th October 2025
Payment:
Yes - in line with NIHR guidance
Expenses:
Yes, any agreed expenses will be reimbursed in line with NIHR guidance
Organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Trust
Perioperative Research laboratory with ongoing research portfolio into prehabilitation, risk assessment and pre-optimisation before major surgery
Attachment
MINS CPET study - PPIE advert.pdf
Details
Topic:
Cancer
Stroke or cardiovascular disease
Location:
UK wide
Involvement type:
Designing and managing
Reviewing
What support is offered?
Help and guidance from PPIE members with previous experience, and also from clinicians with experience of facilitating PPIE in periop research, will be offered as needed
Can the work be done from home?
Yes
Suitable for a beginner?
Yes
