Updated Abdominal Compartment Society Consensus Definitions
Poland60 participantsStarted 2025-10-13
Plain-language summary
An international team of experts is working on a project called updated WSACS consensus definitions. The goals of this study are to:
1. To generate expert consensus on the definitions and classification of IAH and ACS.
2. To generate expert consensus on definitions regarding the pathophysiology of IAH and ACS.
3. To generate consensus on definitions regarding the methods of measurement of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria: Panellists will be identified based on either of the following criteria At least 5 years of clinical experience as a staff member in Anesthesiology, Surgery or Intensive Care Medicine with involvement in care of patients with postoperative complications Author of at least one publication (observational studies or randomised controlled trials) on intra-abdominal hypertension or abdominal compartment syndrome. For patients and public involvement Individuals who have either personally experienced IAH or ACS following surgery or ICU within the last 5 years or, primary caregivers of such patients will be recruited as patient care representatives. Proficiency in English is required. To mitigate potential bias, patient care representatives mustn't maintain a professional or advisory relationship with the steering committee or panellists. Co-authors from previous WSACS survey published in 2024, former or current WSACS ambassadors, representative from WSES, ESAIC, ESICM.
Exclusion Criteria:
* None
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.
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?
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.
What they're measuring
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Level of consensus on definitions of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS)