Identifying risk factors and outcomes for patients needing acute surgical care

ACUTE-Acute Surgical Care- Risk Factors and Outcomes for Patients in Need of Acute Surgical Care

Region Skane · NCT05195697

This study looks at patients who needed emergency surgery to see what factors might lead to complications or death, helping to improve future treatments and care.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorRegion Skane (other)
Locations1 site (Malmö, Skåne County)
Trial IDNCT05195697 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study analyzes data from patients who required acute surgical care at Skåne University Hospital from 2009 to 2019. The research focuses on identifying risk factors associated with complications and mortality in patients with conditions such as acute pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and perforated ulcers. By utilizing propensity score analysis, the study aims to evaluate treatment options that lead to better outcomes based on factors like frailty, comorbidity, age, and gender. The findings will inform future prospective studies aimed at improving prophylactic treatments and surgical interventions.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old who have been admitted for acute surgical care at Skåne University Hospital.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to reduced complication rates and improved outcomes for patients undergoing emergency surgeries.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in identifying risk factors and improving outcomes in surgical settings, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients admitted to Skåne University hospital in need of acute surgical care -

Exclusion Criteria: Below 18 years old

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Where this trial is running

Malmö, Skåne County

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Risk Factors, Complication of Surgical Procedure, Complication of Treatment, Complication of Anesthesia, Long Term Effects After Emergency Surgery, Long Term Effects After GI Bleeding, Emergency surgery, Acute surgery

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.