ACUTE-Acute Surgical Care- Risk Factors and Outcomes for Patients in Need of Acute Surgical Care (NCT05195697) | Clinical Trial Compass
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ACUTE-Acute Surgical Care- Risk Factors and Outcomes for Patients in Need of Acute Surgical Care
Sweden3,000 participantsStarted 2020-01-01
Plain-language summary
Observational retrospective study of patients in need of acute surgical care admitted to Skåne University Hospital between 2009 and 2019.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria: Patients admitted to Skåne University hospital in need of acute surgical care -
Exclusion Criteria: Below 18 years old
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Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Since this study is tracking long-term outcomes like mortality, reintervention rates, and recurrent disease after acute or emergency surgery, what does my doctor think my personal risk profile looks like for those specific outcomes based on my current condition?
2This trial is focused on identifying risk factors for complications — including complications from anesthesia and treatment, not just the surgery itself — so would participating mean my doctor and I get any feedback about risks they identify that are specific to me?
3Because this is an observational study with no assigned phase, it sounds like it's collecting data rather than testing a new treatment — can my doctor confirm whether joining this study would change anything about the actual care or procedures I receive, or would I be treated exactly the same as someone not in the study?
4Given that the study is tracking long-term effects after emergency GI bleeding and emergency surgery, how long would I be expected to be followed, and what does that commitment look like in terms of appointments or check-ins over time?
5Are there standard-of-care pathways or existing registries my doctor already uses to monitor my recovery that overlap with what this trial is measuring, and would participating here add meaningful value beyond what I'd already receive?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.