Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluating outcomes in critically ill patients after brain surgery

Official title: 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

Run by Beijing Tiantan Hospital · NCT06762184 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1600 (estimated)
SponsorBeijing Tiantan Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 1, 2024
Main results expectedMarch 1, 2025
Study endsMarch 1, 2025
Registry record updatedFebruary 11, 2025
Trial IDNCT06762184 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adult patients who have undergone craniotomy and stayed in the ICU for more than 24 hours.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant, lactating, or enrolled in other clinical studies 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 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.

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 gone: Other studies have shown success in using severity scoring systems to predict outcomes in critically ill patients, making this approach well-supported.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running

  • Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University
    Beijing, Beijing, Chile
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.