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Neonatal Laparotomy - A Trial Investigating the Impact of Location of Surgery
Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Summary
This is a pilot randomised trial allocating neonates requiring emergency laparotomy to surgery either on the neonatal unit or in the operating theatre. Outcome will include physiological markers of instability, wound infection, death and others. There will also be a concurrent qualitative workstream exploring the impact of different practices on the wider clinical environment.
Official title: Neonatal Laparotomy - A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial Investigating The Impact of Location of Surgery on Clinical Outcomes and Exploring the Implications For Neonatal, Anaesthetic and Surgical Service Provision
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2026-10
Completion Date
2028-03
Last Updated
2026-08-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
IN theatre
Surgery will take place in the operating theatre
ON unit
Surgery will take place on the neonatal unit