New guidelines aim to cut hospital stays for acute abdomen in zambia

NCT ID NCT07587190

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether new practice guidelines for acute abdomen (sudden severe stomach pain) can help doctors in Zambia's primary care clinics manage patients better. Researchers will compare hospital stay lengths between a clinic using the guidelines and one that does not. The goal is to see if the guidelines reduce time in the hospital and improve care.

What this could mean

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Active substance

practice guidelines for acute abdomen

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to better management of acute abdomen in low-resource settings, potentially reducing hospital stays and deaths.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage implementation study with no direct treatment. Results may not apply to other settings, and the guidelines may not improve outcomes as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Abdomen, Acute

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Kanyama First Level Hospital and Matero First Level Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Lusaka, Lusaka Province, 10101, Zambia

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••