International registry for emergency surgery and trauma

Web-based International Register of Emergency Surgery and Trauma

Observational A.O. Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII · NCT03643718

This study is setting up a worldwide registry for emergency surgeries and trauma cases to help doctors track their results and find better ways to treat patients.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorA.O. Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII Academic / other
Locations1 site (Pisa)
Trial IDNCT03643718 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The WIRES-T project is designed to create a global registry for emergency general surgery and trauma cases. It allows surgeons to document their activities and outcomes related to acute surgical diseases, such as appendicitis and pancreatitis. By collecting and analyzing this data, the project aims to evaluate and improve surgical outcomes on a large scale. The registry will facilitate the stratification of results, helping to identify best practices in emergency surgical care.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients experiencing acute surgical diseases who require emergency surgical intervention or non-operative treatment.

Not a fit: Patients not suffering from acute surgical conditions or those not requiring emergency surgical attention will not benefit from this registry.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved outcomes and standardized care for patients undergoing emergency surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While the concept of a registry is established, this specific international approach to emergency surgery and trauma is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients affected by an acute surgical disease
* Patients with indication to be referred to the emergency surgeon attention
* Patients to be operated or to be treated with non-operative approach without surgical intervention

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients not affected by an acute surgical disease
* Patients without indication to be referred to the emergency surgeon attention

Where this trial is running

Pisa

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.
Conditions Acute AppendicitisAcute CholecystitisAcute DiverticulitisPost-operative ComplicationsAcute PancreatitisPerforated Gastro-duodenal UlcersAdhesive Small Bowell OcclusionColonic Neoplastic Emergencies
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.