Clinical Trial: Computer Tomography (CT) Trial of Acute Abdomen

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

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Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of routinely performed early CT scanning in terms of diagnostic accuracy, patient management and cost-effectiveness compared to current imaging practice in patients suffering from acute abdomen.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Kuopio University Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: Diagnostic accuracy [ Time Frame: at discharge and/or 2-3 mo follow-up ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Kuopio University Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: March 26, 2009
Date Started: January 2009
Date Completion:
Last Updated: September 13, 2010
Last Verified: September 2010