Testing new guidelines for sudden severe stomach pain in Zambia
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This study tests whether new medical guidelines help doctors better diagnose and treat sudden severe stomach pain in primary care clinics in Zambia. Researchers will compare how well the new guidelines work by looking at patient outcomes at two different health centers.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have sudden severe stomach pain (acute abdomen) that is being treated at one of the study clinics
- Your stomach pain is from a medical, surgical, or gynecological cause—not from an injury or trauma
- You are not in the immediate recovery period after recent surgery done at a different hospital
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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