Prevalence and causes of acute abdominal pain in adult patients presenting to the emergency department in Aleppo university hospital: a cross-sectional study
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN15514055 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN15514055 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | Nil known |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Protocol serial number | Nil known |
| Sponsor | University of Aleppo |
| Funder | Investigator initiated and funded |
- Submission date
- 01/11/2024
- Registration date
- 04/11/2024
- Last edited
- 04/11/2024
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Signs and Symptoms
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
This study aims to understand the different causes of sudden abdominal pain in patients who come to the emergency department. We want to find out how common each cause is and how accurate different tests and examinations are in diagnosing these conditions.
Who can participate?
Adults aged 13 years and older who come to the emergency department with sudden abdominal pain can participate in this study. We are not including patients with chronic or unspecified abdominal pain, or those under 13 years old.
What does the study involve?
Participants will be asked to fill out a questionnaire about their symptoms, medical history, and other relevant information. They will also undergo a clinical examination and may have laboratory tests and imaging investigations as part of their routine care. The data collected will help us identify the causes of their abdominal pain and evaluate the accuracy of different diagnostic methods.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
By participating, patients will contribute to improving the understanding and diagnosis of acute abdominal pain, which could benefit future patients. There are no additional risks beyond those associated with the routine medical care they will receive.
Where is the study run from?
Emergency Department of Aleppo University Hospital (Syria)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
August 2024 to December 2024
Who is funding the study?
Investigator initiated and funded
Who is the main contact?
Mohammad Al-Jawad, mhammadjawad877@gmail.com
Contact information
Public, Scientific, Principal investigator
Aleppo University
Aleppo
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Syria
 ORCID ID |
0009-0002-7633-3541 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +963 946148173 |
| mhammadjawad877@gmail.com |
Study information
| Primary study design | Observational |
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| Study design | Single-center cross-sectional observational study |
| Secondary study design | Cross sectional study |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Understanding acute abdominal pain: a study from Aleppo university hospital |
| Study acronym | PACAP |
| Study objectives | To determine the prevalence causes of differential diagnoses for acute abdominal pain in patients presenting to the emergency department. |
| Ethics approval(s) |
Approved 25/08/2024, University of Aleppo Ethics Committee (-, Aleppo, -, Syria; +963 212622301; cmoffice@alepuniv.edu.sy), ref: 2408 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Prevalence and causes of acute abdominal pain in adult patients presenting to the Emergency Department at Aleppo University Hospital |
| Intervention | This study employs a cross-sectional observational methodology. Adult patients presenting with acute abdominal pain at the Emergency Department of Aleppo University Hospital will be assessed. Data will be collected through structured interviews and clinical examinations. Relevant tests, such as blood tests and imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound), will be performed as deemed necessary by the attending physicians. Observations regarding the patients' demographics, clinical presentations, and final diagnoses will be documented to identify the prevalence and causes of acute abdominal pain. |
| Intervention type | Not Specified |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Measured at a single time point: |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
There are no secondary outcome measures |
| Completion date | 01/12/2024 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 13 Years |
| Upper age limit | 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 900 |
| Total final enrolment | 951 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Adult patients (aged 13 years and above) 2. Patients with acute abdominal pain |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Chronic abdominal pain 2. Unspecified abdominal pain 3. Patient under 13 years |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/10/2024 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/10/2024 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Syria
Study participating centre
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Syria
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
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| IPD sharing plan summary | Available on request |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study will be available upon request from Mohammad Al-Jawad, mhammadjawad877@gmail.com. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
04/11/2024: Study's existence confirmed by the University of Aleppo Ethics Committee.
