Evaluating care for acute pancreatitis at a university hospital
Study's Care of Acute Pancreatitis at Saint-Etienne University Hospital.
This study looks at whether treating patients with acute pancreatitis in general medicine units is as effective as treating them in specialized gastroenterology units.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Etienne) |
| Trial ID | NCT06600828 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study examines the effectiveness of treating acute pancreatitis patients in internal medicine units compared to specialized gastroenterology units. It focuses on understanding whether the general approach in internal medicine is as effective for this specific condition. The study involves retrospective data collection from patients diagnosed with acute pancreatitis admitted to the hospital. By analyzing patient outcomes, the study aims to provide insights into the best practices for managing this common gastrointestinal illness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients diagnosed with acute pancreatitis who are admitted to internal medicine or gastroenterology units.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions other than acute pancreatitis or those not admitted to the relevant units may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve treatment protocols for acute pancreatitis, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be similar studies, this specific comparison of treatment settings for acute pancreatitis is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * adult patient * primary diagnosis of acute pancreatitis in Internal Medicine and gastroenterology. Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Saint-Etienne
- CHU de Saint-Etienne — Saint-Etienne, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kyria REGALADE, resident — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
- Study coordinator: Kyria REGALADE, resident
- Email: regaladekyria@gmail.com
- Phone: (0)782651553
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.