Cholecystectomy During Weekends (NCT06559449) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Cholecystectomy During Weekends
Sweden15,730 participantsStarted 2022-08-01
Plain-language summary
Acute cholecystitis is the most common acute complication of gallstone disease. Although there are diverging opinions about optimal timing for surgery, the general recommendation is that surgery is performed as soon as possible after admission when the diagnosis is established. The study will compare acute cholecystectomies for acute cholecystitis performed during weekends with procedures where patient have been waiting during weekend and surgery performed during a subsequent weekday.
Hypothesis: Performing acute cholecystectomies for acute cholecystitis during weekends are associated with higher risk for complications.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with the diagnosis of ongoing acute cholecystitis.
* Undergoing surgery on a weekend or national holiday.
* Staying in hospital during weekend and undergoing surgery on any subsequent weekday.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Paediatric patients (\<18 years)
* Patients who underwent surgery more than 7 days after admission
* Patients admitted and operated on during weekdays during the same week
* Patients with missing data regarding age, sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification system (ASA grade), surgical approach, operating time, or complications.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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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.