Research infrastructure for perioperative science

Suturly is designed to serve as the intervention arm for perioperative education and outcomes research. Define a study protocol, enroll patients, deliver the intervention, and capture validated outcomes — all through the same platform, with publication-ready data export.

Validated PRO instruments via SMS
IRB-ready data handling
Publication-ready export
Health equity by design
English, Spanish & Mandarin

How a study works with Suturly

Every component of the platform — from enrollment to data export — is designed around the requirements of clinical research. No retrofitting. No workarounds.

1

Define Protocol

Configure intervention arm: procedure, stages, content modules, PRO instruments, and capture timepoints.

2

IRB Integration

Consent workflows, data handling documentation, and audit trails designed for institutional review.

3

Enroll Patients

One-click enrollment from clinic. Control arm receives standard care; intervention arm receives Suturly protocol.

4

Capture Outcomes

Validated PROs captured via SMS at defined timepoints. Completion and adherence metrics tracked automatically.

5

Export & Publish

Structured CSV/JSON export of all completion, outcomes, and adherence data. Ready for statistical analysis.

Study designs Suturly enables
Randomized Controlled Trial

Standardized Education & Shared Decision-Making in Breast Reconstruction

Does structured, SMS-initiated perioperative education improve patient-reported shared decision-making and reduce decision regret compared to standard counseling?

Primary outcomeBREAST-Q (SDM domain)
SecondaryDecision Regret Scale
Capture methodSMS at 2, 6, 12 wks
Prospective Cohort

Pain Trajectory Prediction & Preoperative Expectation Setting

Can structured pain expectations delivered pre-operatively via Suturly modify post-surgical pain trajectories and reduce opioid utilization in breast and abdominal surgery?

Primary outcomeVAS pain (daily × 7d)
SecondaryOpioid utilization (MME)
Capture methodSMS reply (0–10)
Outcomes Registry

National PRO Database for Gender-Affirming Surgery

Prospective multi-site collection of patient-reported outcomes, satisfaction, and functional measures across chest, genital, and facial affirmation procedures.

InstrumentsBODY-Q, FACE-Q, custom
TimepointsPre-op, 3, 6, 12 mo
ArchitectureMulti-site, scalable

Outcomes Dashboard — Study: Breast Reconstruction SDM Trial

Overview PRO Scores Adherence Export
BREAST-Q Satisfaction — Intervention vs. Control (12 wks)
Satisfaction
Well-being
Information
Surgeon
Control
Suturly
89%
PRO completion rate (intervention arm)
94%
SMS education completion rate across all timepoints
4.2
Mean pain score reduction at day 7 (intervention)
62
Patients enrolled (of 80 target)
Data export ready
CSV JSON REDCap

Built for the studies you actually want to run

Every feature below was designed around published research priorities in perioperative outcomes, pain management, shared decision-making, and patient-reported outcome science.

Longitudinal PRO Capture

Validated instruments delivered at defined timepoints with automated non-responder reminders. The single highest-demand feature across surgical outcomes research.

Breast reconstruction Gender-affirming Bariatric Burn care Body contouring
BREAST-Q capture schedule — patient #0047
Pre-op baseline Complete
2-week post-op Complete
6-week post-op Reminder sent
3-month post-op Scheduled: May 12
12-month post-op Scheduled: Feb 2027

Post-Op Pain Trajectories

Daily VAS pain capture via SMS reply for the first 7 days, then weekly for 6 weeks. Automated threshold alerts flag patients deviating from expected recovery curves.

Pain research Opioid utilization All procedures
7-day pain trajectory — patient #0023
Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7
Current score: 3/10 On track
Opioid doses reported today 1 of 4 prescribed

Patient Photo Capture

Structured wound and scar photo submission through the web layer at defined timepoints. Standardized framing guidance ensures consistent, analyzable images.

Scar assessment Wound monitoring ML integration
Scar photo timeline — abdominal donor site
Week 2
Week 6
Month 3
Month 6
Standardized patient self-assessment POSAS included

Risk-Stratified Protocols

Preoperative intake captures known risk factors. Protocol intensity adjusts automatically — high-risk patients receive more frequent check-ins, additional education modules, and lower alert thresholds.

Pain prediction Implementation science D&I research
Protocol assignment — pre-op intake results
Depression screen (PHQ-2) Score: 4 — positive
Prior opioid use Yes — chronic
Pain catastrophizing (PCS-4) Score: 14 — elevated
Auto-assigned protocol High-intensity pain pathway

Medication Adherence Tracking

SMS-based medication check-ins for anticoagulation compliance, opioid utilization logging, and post-op medication adherence. Reply-based capture with automated reminders for missed doses.

VTE prophylaxis trials Opioid research Compliance monitoring
Enoxaparin adherence — post-microsurgical reconstruction
Day 1 — injection confirmed Replied: Y
Day 2 — injection confirmed Replied: Y
Day 3 — no response Reminder sent 8pm
7-day adherence rate 86%

Sensory Recovery Tracking

Structured self-assessment of tactile, pressure, and erogenous sensation at defined post-operative intervals. Critical for reinnervation research in breast reconstruction and gender-affirming surgery.

Nipple reinnervation Gender-affirming Microsurgery
Sensory recovery — targeted nipple reinnervation
Light touch
3/5
Pressure
2/5
Erogenous sensation
1/5
Timepoint: 6 weeks post-op Improving

A/B Protocol Testing

Randomize patients into different education protocols and measure which produces better outcomes. Compare content formats, delivery timing, intensity levels, or module inclusion — with statistical rigor built into the platform.

Comparative effectiveness Education optimization Implementation science
A/B test — gastric sleeve pre-op education
Arm A — Standard
Text-based guides, 5 touchpoints over 14 days
n = 42Completion: 71%
BREAST-Qμ = 68.3
Arm B — Intensive
Visual guides + video, 8 touchpoints, pain module added
n = 39Completion: 84%
BREAST-Qμ = 74.1
Δ BREAST-Q (SDM domain) +5.8 (p = 0.03)

Outcomes-Driven Content Refinement

Suturly isn't a static content library. Patient outcomes, completion rates, and comprehension data feed back into the content authoring process — identifying which modules underperform and driving continuous, evidence-based revision.

Content standardization Quality improvement Learning health system
Content performance — Q1 2026 review cycle
VTE Prevention Guide 92% completion No revision needed
Pre-Op Diet Protocol 87% completion No revision needed
Wound Care Instructions 54% completion Flagged for review
Pain Expectations Guide 79% completion Revised v2 → 88%

Validated PRO measures, delivered and captured via SMS

BREAST-Q

Validated patient-reported outcome measure for breast surgery — satisfaction with breasts, psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being, and satisfaction with care.

Breast reconstruction Augmentation Reduction

BODY-Q

Patient-reported outcome measure for weight loss and body contouring — body image, physical function, psychosocial function, and satisfaction.

Bariatric Body contouring

FACE-Q

Measures patient-reported outcomes for facial aesthetics — satisfaction with facial appearance, psychological function, and aging appraisal.

Rhinoplasty Facelift Craniofacial

PROMIS Pain Interference

NIH-developed measure of pain's impact on daily activities — captures functional limitations rather than just pain intensity.

All procedures CAT-adaptive

VAS Pain Scale

Simple 0–10 pain intensity rating captured via SMS reply. Ideal for daily post-op tracking with automated threshold alerts.

SMS reply Daily capture Alert-enabled

Decision Regret Scale

Five-item validated measure of distress or remorse after a healthcare decision — key for shared decision-making research.

SDM research Post-op capture

Publication-ready from day one

Every data point Suturly captures — completion metrics, PRO scores, adherence rates, response timestamps — is structured for analysis from the moment it's collected. No manual extraction. No reformatting.

Export in the format your team uses, with full audit trails for research compliance.

CSV

Flat file export

Standard comma-separated format compatible with R, Python, SPSS, SAS, and Excel.

JSON

Structured data

Nested format preserving full relational structure — patients, timepoints, instruments, responses.

REDCap

REDCap-compatible

Export formatted for direct import into REDCap projects — the standard for multi-site clinical research data management.

API

Programmatic access

RESTful API for real-time data access, custom dashboards, and integration with institutional analytics platforms.

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