Comparing evaluation methods for sudden belly pain in the emergency department
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests different ways of evaluating people who come to the emergency department with belly pain, to see which approach helps doctors figure out the cause faster and more accurately.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You're coming to the emergency department with belly pain or another belly problem that isn't yet diagnosed.
- You need to be able to understand and agree to take part in the study.
- If you already have a known surgical problem with a clear treatment plan, or you're coming for a complication right after a recent surgery, this study isn't for you.
- You can't join if you've already taken part in this study before.
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