Nationwide Study on Treatment Differences and Outcomes for Cholecystitis in the Netherlands
Led by St. Antonius Hospital · Updated on 2024-08-12
3000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how cholecystitis, an inflammation of the gallbladder often caused by gallstones, is treated across different hospitals in the Netherlands. The study aims to understand variations in treatment approaches by different specialists and how these differences affect hospital stay duration and other outcomes. This nationwide observational study will analyze patients diagnosed and treated for cholecystitis over a six-month period, focusing on adherence to treatment guidelines and related impacts.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Dutch Cholecystitis Snapshot Study
Research Team
T
Teus Weijs
M
Max van Maasakkers
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Diagnosed with calculous cholecystitis as the main reason for hospital admission
Diagnosis made in emergency department, during hospital stay, or during diagnostic laparoscopy
Cholecystitis defined by TG18 criteria: local inflammation signs plus systemic inflammation signs plus characteristic imaging findings
Patients with suspected diagnosis confirmed by surgery are included
Identification by a local study investigator such as a surgeon or surgeon in training
You will not qualify if you...
Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Monitoring
Duration - First six months following diagnosis
Participants who undergo routine care for cholecystitis are observed during their hospital stay and up to six months following diagnosis.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
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Published Research Related To This Trial
Uncovering variation in cholecystitis treatment: protocol and statistical analysis plan for a nationwide observational study - the Dutch Cholecystitis Snapshot Study (Dutch CHESS).
Max H G van Maasakkers, Teus J Weijs, Lucas Goense...