Evaluating outcomes and care equality for patients undergoing emergency laparotomy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational cohort study aims to assess the standard of care for patients undergoing emergency laparotomy, focusing on factors that influence clinical outcomes and quality of life in the year following surgery. It seeks to identify associations between adverse post-operative events and variables such as age and sex. Additionally, the study will evaluate the current practices before implementing standardized care protocols and will compare outcomes over time. The findings will provide insights into the effectiveness of care and potential disparities in treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Undergoing emergency laparotomy due to general surgical indication

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children under 16
* Trauma laparotomy
* Vascular, urological or gynaecological indication for laparotomy

Where it's running

• Karolinska University Hospital
  Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Rebecka Ahl Hulme, MD PhD — Karolinska University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Rebecka Ahl Hulme, MD PhD
• Email: rebecka.ahl-hulme@regionstockholm.se
• Phone: 0046812373212

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

• Comparing Ketorolac and Morphine for Pain Relief in Children with Appendicitis

  This study is testing if ketorolac can help relieve pain just as well as morphine in children aged 6-17 who might have appendicitis.

  Recruiting Phase 3 University of Calgary · Calgary, Alberta · NCT06160778

• Using Ultrasound to Evaluate Abdominal Injuries in Children After Trauma

  This study is testing if a quick ultrasound can help doctors check for abdominal injuries in children after trauma, so they can avoid using CT scans that expose them to radiation.

  Recruiting at 6 sites University of California, Davis · Sacramento, California and 5 other locations · NCT05910567

• Group CBT vs. Activity Group for Adults with ADHD

  This trial tests whether group cognitive behavioral therapy helps adults with ADHD more than a structured activity group.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Region Stockholm · Stockholm and 1 other locations · NCT07834437

• AI support in emergency medicine helps doctors make differential diagnoses

  This study tests whether a generative AI tool can help emergency doctors arrive at more accurate differential diagnoses for adult patients at Karolinska University Hospital.

  Recruiting Region Stockholm · Stockholm, Huddinge · NCT07766863

• Predicting prostate cancer response to neoadjuvant darolutamide with a gene biomarker

  This study tests whether a gene-based PCAI ImmunoScore can predict which high-risk localized or locally advanced prostate cancer patients will have minimal residual disease after 90–120 days of darolutamide before surgery.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 2 Region Stockholm · Gothenburg and 1 other locations · NCT07617272

• Pulse palpation vs arterial blood pressure in circulatory shock

  This study tests how well feeling for a pulse at typical sites matches the actual arterial blood pressure in adults with circulatory shock or risk of failure.

  Recruiting Region Stockholm · Stockholm, Stockholm County · NCT07609095

How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.