Database of hospital patient data for improving care
Official title: Portsmouth Clinical Outcomes REsearch Database (CORE-D)- a Research Database of Routine Electronically Recorded Patient Data to Model Adverse Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Resource Usage
Run by Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust · NCT04983082 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a database of hospital patient information to see how we can better identify patients who might need extra help and improve their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 750000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Portsmouth, Hampshire) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 19, 2021 |
| Main results expected | April 2031 |
| Study ends | April 2031 |
| Registry record updated | June 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04983082 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults presenting at the acute hospital or receiving services from the hospital.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have opted out of research with NHS Digital or requested their records not be included will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project creates an integrated database of depersonalized routine hospital patient data, including demographics, disease attributes, and clinical outcomes. It aims to conduct observational studies and develop algorithms to identify patients at risk of deterioration, allowing for timely interventions. The database will also facilitate the evaluation of clinical pathways and simulate healthcare interventions to enhance patient outcomes. By analyzing this data, the project seeks to improve resource allocation and care delivery in acute hospital settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to improved patient outcomes through timely interventions for those at risk of adverse health events.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing similar observational data approaches have shown success in improving patient care and outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult presenting at the acute hospital or receiving services from the hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Adults who have registered an opt out of research with National Health Service (NHS) Digital * Adults who have contacted the hospital to ask that their records are not to be included in this study
Where it's running
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Queen Alexandra Hospital
Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Paul E Schmidt, MRCP — Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
- Study coordinator: Paul Meredith, PhD
- Email: paul.meredith@porthosp.nhs.uk
- Phone: 023 92286000
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.