Impact of Implementing a National Classification of Surgical Emergencies on Postoperative Morbidi… (NCT07317635) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Implementing a National Classification of Surgical Emergencies on Postoperative Morbidity and Mortality: a Prospective Multicenter Observational Study After Implementation.
France2,500 participantsStarted 2026-02-02
Plain-language summary
The ACUTE committee of the French Society of Anesthesia and Intensive Care (SFAR), in consultation with surgical societies, has developed a national classification of surgical emergencies to define the ideal time to surgery for each indication.
The goal is to integrate this classification with a cognitive aid to improve patient triage and reduce waiting times for emergency surgery.
This classification will be presented at the 2026 SFAR Congress and as a practical decision-making tool.
A prospective, multicenter study will then evaluate its impact by measuring the rate of severe postoperative complications at 30 days using the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI).
The study will include 2500 patients over two-week periods between February and June 2027.
Expected benefits include reduced patient morbidity and hospital stay, along with better emergency surgery planning and standardization across healthcare centers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults (≥18 years) undergoing non-cardiac emergency surgery, defined as surgery with a preoperative anesthetic consultation performed less than 48 hours before the surgical procedure.
Patient managed in a University Hospital (Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire) or General Hospital (Centre Hospitalier Général).
Patients must receive initial management and diagnosis in the emergency department of the investigating center.
Exclusion Criteria:
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What they're measuring
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Postoperative morbidity and mortality
Timeframe: At Day 30after surgery
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07317635
SponsorSociété Française d'Anesthésie et de Réanimation