Evaluating outcomes of emergency gastrointestinal surgeries
Mortality and Morbidity in Emergency Gastrointestinal Surgery: Comparison of Different Incidence of Interventions According to the ICD-9-CM Classification in Relation to the Age Groups
Campus Bio-Medico University · NCT05226221
This study looks at the results of emergency surgeries for gastrointestinal problems to see how they affect patients' health and recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Campus Bio-Medico University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Rome, Lazio) |
| Trial ID | NCT05226221 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients undergoing emergency gastrointestinal surgery, which is often performed under urgent conditions with little preparation. It aims to evaluate the morbidity and mortality associated with these surgeries, considering the complexity of the patients' conditions and the rapid decision-making required. The study will analyze various gastrointestinal emergencies, including injuries, hemorrhages, lesions, ulcers, and perforations, to better understand the outcomes and challenges faced in acute care settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who require emergency gastrointestinal surgery.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those already hospitalized and scheduled for the same procedure may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved protocols and outcomes for patients undergoing emergency gastrointestinal surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on emergency surgeries, this specific evaluation of morbidity and mortality in gastrointestinal emergencies is a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 y.o. completed at the day of surgery * Emergency gastrointestinal surgery considered as not-scheduled procedure Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 y.o. at the day of surgery * Lack of informed consent * Patients already hospitalized and scheduled for the same procedure * Participation in another trial.
Where this trial is running
Rome, Lazio
- Università Campus Biomedico — Rome, Lazio, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gianluca Costa, MD, PhD
- Email: gianlucacostaphd@gmail.com
- Phone: +3903921119067
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.
Conditions: Gastrointestinal Injury, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Gastrointestinal Lesions, Gastrointestinal Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrointestinal Cancer, gastrointestinal emergency, acute care surgery