Examining age and gender differences in emergency department admissions
Official title: Gender Differences and Age Related Differences in Emergency Department Admission
Run by Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · NCT05593692 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how often different age groups and genders visit the emergency department and what happens to them during those visits.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 15000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rome, Lazio) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 18, 2022 |
| Main results expected | July 5, 2025 |
| Study ends | October 28, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 5, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05593692 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are admitted to the emergency department.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.
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 aims to investigate the differences in emergency department admissions based on age and gender. It will analyze data from patients evaluated at two major hospitals in Italy over a ten-year period, categorizing them into age groups and gender identities. The study seeks to understand the frequency of emergency visits, the reasons for these visits, and the associated hospitalization and mortality rates among different demographic groups.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and tailored interventions for emergency care based on demographic factors.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored gender and age differences in healthcare access, suggesting that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 y * Admitted to emergency department Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 y
Where it's running
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IRCSS Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli
Rome, Lazio, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marcello Covino
- Email: marcello.covino@policlinicogemelli.it
- Phone: 00390630153188
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.