Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

International registry for emergency surgery and trauma

Official title: Web-based International Register of Emergency Surgery and Trauma

Run by A.O. Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII · NCT03643718 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorA.O. Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Pisa)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 2020
Main results expectedSeptember 2030
Study endsSeptember 2030
Registry record updatedJuly 14, 2020
Trial IDNCT03643718 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

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

Probably not a fit

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

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

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 gone: While the concept of a registry is established, this specific international approach to emergency surgery and trauma is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

  • General, Emergency and Trauma surgery, University Hospital of Pisa
    Pisa, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.