2500 patient records analyzed to find best treatment for belly emergencies

NCT ID NCT04577339

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at the records of 2500 adults admitted to the hospital with serious belly problems like blockages or infections. The goal was to compare outcomes for different treatments, including surgery, keyhole surgery, radiology procedures, and comfort care. By grouping patients with similar health profiles, researchers hope to identify which treatment works best for each type of patient.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the best treatment for each patient with a serious belly emergency, potentially saving lives.
What could go wrong: This is a retrospective study looking at past records, not a controlled trial. It can show patterns but cannot prove which treatment is best.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Abdomen, Acute acute intestinal ischemia intestinal obstruction intestinal perforation ischemic disease peritonitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE ABDOMEN BOWEL OBSTRUCTION BOWEL PERFORATED BOWEL; ISCHEMIC, ACUTE PERITONITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom

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