Massive saudi study aims to improve emergency surgery survival
NCT ID NCT07429929
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will collect data from 10,000 patients across Saudi Arabia who undergo emergency abdominal surgery (laparotomy). Researchers will track complications and deaths within 30 and 90 days after surgery. The goal is to understand current care quality, test international risk models, and build a Saudi-specific tool to predict patient outcomes.
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 lead to better surgical care standards and a risk prediction tool tailored for Saudi patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. Results may not apply outside Saudi Arabia.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Jeddah, Mecca Region, 23433, Saudi Arabia
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