General Surgery Patients at the Intensive Care Unit (NCT06731296)
Characteristics of General Surgery Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, Villavicencio, 2022-2024.
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Introduction: high-risk surgical patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) are a unique population that has yet to be carefully monitored. Unlike most publications, which focus on general ICU patients, this study aims to fill a gap by specifically evaluating factors associated with lethal outcomes for surgical patients in the ICU. Methodology: An analytical cross-sectional trial was designed to answer the research question and be performed it in one or two institutions with a median and high complexity of care in the Orinoco region. ICU discharge book registries will be selected from a post-pandemic period (2022-2024). Adult and pediatric patients admitted from the surgical theatre by emergency or elective surgical procedures or with ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases 10th revision) codes related to the pediatric or general surgery specialty. The frequency and proportion of categorical variables and the central distribution and dispersion of quantitative variables will be described. Chi-square and U-Mann \& Whitney tests will be used to compare variables. A p-value \<0.05 will be selected as statistical significance. Results: The researchers expect to find the demographic characteristics of surgical patients admitted to the ICU by diagnostic groups and by severity associated with mortality. Conclusions: The trial, which is both feasible and necessary, has the potential to provide valuable insights into the factors affecting outcomes for high-risk surgical patients at the ICU. This knowledge could lead to improved patient care and outcomes, making the research essential and highly beneficial.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Clinica Primavera — Villavicencio, Meta Department
Age range: 15 Years to 100 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Presence of a risk factor (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Clinica Primavera — Villavicencio, Meta Department
- Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio — Villavicencio, Meta Department
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (311) 251-7471
Email: norton.perez@hotmail.com
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.