New study aims to predict who needs surgery for severe colitis
NCT ID NCT03907631
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 189 adults hospitalized with acute severe ulcerative colitis to track their treatments and outcomes. Researchers will collect detailed medical data to identify factors that predict whether a patient needs stronger medications or emergency surgery. The goal is to help doctors make better decisions and potentially reduce the number of patients who need their colon removed.
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 study could help doctors better predict which patients need urgent surgery or stronger medications, potentially reducing colectomy rates.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test new therapies. Results may take years to influence clinical practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gastroenterology, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull University Teaaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Hull, United Kingdom