Impact of COVID-19 on surgical patients
What Are the Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic Among Operated Patients? A Hospital Based Cohort in Stockholm, Sweden
This study looks at how having COVID-19 affects the recovery and hospital stay of patients who are having surgery compared to those who don’t have the virus.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karolinska Institutet Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Trial ID | NCT04525716 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to compare outcomes between patients undergoing surgery who are confirmed to have COVID-19 and those who do not have the virus. By analyzing data from electronic healthcare records and regional data systems, the study will assess various factors that may influence surgical outcomes, including complications and hospital stay duration. The goal is to enhance the understanding of how COVID-19 affects surgical management and patient care during the pandemic.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients undergoing surgical treatment in the Stockholm Region during the study period.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or those outside the Stockholm Region may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide critical insights that improve surgical treatment strategies for patients affected by COVID-19.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies examining COVID-19's impact on various health conditions, this specific focus on surgical outcomes is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients that undergo surgical treatment in the Stockholm Region during the study period Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Stockholm
- All acute care hospitals in Region Stockholm — Stockholm, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Andreas Älgå, MD, PhD
- Email: andreas.alga@ki.se
- Phone: 0702463287
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.