Estonian ICUs join forces to uncover hidden gut crisis
NCT ID NCT07610356
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is watching 150 ICU patients in Estonia who doctors suspect have acute mesenteric ischemia, a rare but deadly gut condition. Researchers will track medical records, lab results, and CT scans to find clues that predict severe bowel damage. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is to learn which warning signs matter most.
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 identify which ICU patients are at highest risk of severe bowel damage from mesenteric ischemia, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it will not directly test any new therapy. The findings may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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North Estonia Medical Centre
RECRUITINGTallinn, Tallinn, 13419, Estonia
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Tartu University Hospital
RECRUITINGTartu, Tartu, 50406, Estonia
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