Not yet recruitingInterventionalNot ApplicableLast updated Aug 10, 2026

Neonatal Laparotomy - A Trial Investigating the Impact of Location of Surgery

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

Overview

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07754435
Lead Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustOTHER
Brief 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.

Status

Overall Status: Not yet recruiting
Start Date: Oct 2026Estimated
Primary Completion Date: Dec 2027Estimated
Completion Date: Mar 2028Estimated

Study Record Dates

First Submitted: Jul 16, 2026
First Submitted that Met QC Criteria: Aug 4, 2026
First Posted: Aug 10, 2026Actual
Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria: Aug 4, 2026
Last Update Posted: Aug 10, 2026Actual
Last Verified: Aug 2026

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