EmergenciesNCT04815135
Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on Emergency Surgery Practice
An observational study of Emergencies, run by Ibrahim Khrais at 1 site in Jordan.
Trial summary
A retrospective study at a tertiary university hospital to determine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the emergency surgery practice in the hospital. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Emergencies
- What is being tested?
- Observational study
- How many people
- 344 participants
- Where
- 1 siteJordan
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2019to 18 Jan 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients who were admitted to the surgical wards via the emergency department at our institution.
Who may be able to join
- All patients who were admitted to the surgical wards via the emergency department during the study periods
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandamic On Emergency Surgery In A Tertiary Hospital In Jordan. A Cross Sectional Study
A retrospective study at a tertiary university hospital to determine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the emergency surgery practice in the hospital.
Read the detailed description
The investigators conducted a retrospective review of all the patients who were admitted to the surgical wards through the emergency department at the Jordan University Hospital in the periods from March 2020 to May 2020. The records were compared to those of the patients who were admitted in the same period from the year 2019.
Data collection includes the number of admissions, the reason for admission, the average of symptoms duration until admission, the age of the patients admitted, gender, type of management, and the average length of stay before discharging the patients.
- Conditions
- Emergencies
- Being tested
- Observational study
- Medical subject headings
- Emergencies
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Observational studyOther
Observational study, the study did not involve any interventions
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 group (COVID19 group) | Patients who were admitted to the surgical ward via the emergency department during the lockdown period due to the COVID19 pandemic Receives: Other: Observational study | |
| 2019 group (pre COVID19 group) | Patients who were admitted to the surgical ward via the emergency department during the similar period in 2019 |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Average duration of sx prior to admission in hours
Measured: 1 year
Type of management (surgical vs conservative)
Measured: 1 year
Length of stays in Days
Measured: 1 year
Level of care (ICU vs floor)
Measured: 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Mar 2021
- Study start1 Mar 2019
- Primary completion31 May 2020
- Study completion18 Jan 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for EmergenciesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 344 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ibrahim Khrais
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Ibrahim Khrais, University of Jordan
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04815135
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 10-2021-5926
- Status last verified
- Mar 2021
- First submitted
- 22 Mar 2021
- Last updated
- 24 Mar 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Mar 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandamic On Emergency Surgery In A Tertiary Hospital In Jordan. A Cross Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04815135
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 10-2021-5926
- Conditions
- Emergencies
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 344 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ibrahim KhraisUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 18 Jan 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Mar 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A retrospective study at a tertiary university hospital to determine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the emergency surgery practice in the hospital.
Detailed description
The investigators conducted a retrospective review of all the patients who were admitted to the surgical wards through the emergency department at the Jordan University Hospital in the periods from March 2020 to May 2020. The records were compared to those of the patients who were admitted in the same period from the year 2019.
Data collection includes the number of admissions, the reason for admission, the average of symptoms duration until admission, the age of the patients admitted, gender, type of management, and the average length of stay before discharging the patients.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 group (COVID19 group) | – | Other: Observational studyPatients who were admitted to the surgical ward via the emergency department during the lockdown period due to the COVID19 pandemic |
| 2019 group (pre COVID19 group) | – | –Patients who were admitted to the surgical ward via the emergency department during the similar period in 2019 |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients who were admitted to the surgical wards via the emergency department at our institution.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All patients who were admitted to the surgical wards via the emergency department during the study periods
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Observational studyObservational study, the study did not involve any interventions | Other | 2020 group (COVID19 group) |
Primary outcome
Average duration of sx prior to admission in hours
Time frame: 1 year
Type of management (surgical vs conservative)
Time frame: 1 year
Length of stays in Days
Time frame: 1 year
Level of care (ICU vs floor)
Time frame: 1 year
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Mar 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Emergencies, run by Ibrahim Khrais at 1 site in Jordan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Mar 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Jordan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Average duration of sx prior to admission in hours (time frame: 1 year). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Mar 2021.