Evaluating outcomes in critically ill patients after brain surgery
Comparison of the Predictive Value of APACHE II, SOFA, SAPS II, GCS and GCS-P Scores for In-hospital Mortality in Critically Ill Patients After Craniotomy
This study looks at adult patients who had brain surgery to see how well different scoring systems can predict their recovery and survival in the ICU.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Beijing Tiantan Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing) |
| Trial ID | NCT06762184 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study reviews adult patients who underwent craniotomy and were admitted to the ICU at Beijing Tiantan Hospital from 2017 to 2020. It aims to collect and analyze patient data, including surgery details, complications, and outcomes, to assess the predictive accuracy of various severity scoring systems like APACHE II, SOFA, and SAPS II. Patients will be categorized based on survival outcomes, and the effectiveness of these scoring systems will be evaluated for different surgical indications. The study seeks to enhance understanding of post-craniotomy patient outcomes and the reliability of existing scoring methods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients who have undergone craniotomy and stayed in the ICU for more than 24 hours.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, lactating, or enrolled in other clinical studies will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of outcome predictions for critically ill patients after craniotomy, leading to better patient management.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using severity scoring systems to predict outcomes in critically ill patients, making this approach well-supported.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients admitted to the ICU wards between 2017 and 2020 * Patients underwent craniotomy * Patientshad an ICU stay of more than 24 hours Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or lactating women * Patients enrolled in other clinical studies
Where this trial is running
Beijing, Beijing
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University — Beijing, Beijing, Chile (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jianfang Zhou Zhou, MD
- Email: zjfyanger@sina.com
- Phone: 8610-59978451
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.