Expert Agreement on Managing High Abdominal Pressure and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Gathers expert opinions on bedside care for intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: WSACS 2026 Delphi Consensus on the Practical Management of Intra-abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Key facts
- Where
- Lublin, PolandSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The study is looking for clinicians and researchers with expertise in intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome. They answer an anonymous online questionnaire to reach expert agreement.
- Age
- 25 years or older
- Sex
- All sexes
Main reasons for not taking part
- Cannot commit to completing all rounds
- Undeclared conflict of interest relevant to a statement (handled by not voting on that statement)
Read by machine on 9 November 2026.
Where in Poland
- Medical University of LublinLublin, PolandNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Medical University of Lublin
- Trial code
- NCT07915362
- Record updated
- 6 November 2026
- Original description
The Abdominal Compartment Society (WSACS) is updating its 2013 clinical practice guidelines on intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and the abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). Systematic reviews informed the evidence-based recommendations and guidelines, but many practical bedside questions lack direct evidence. This international modified Delphi will seek expert agreement on those statements, reported separately from and clearly distinguished from graded recommendations.Read full original descriptionShow less
This is an International Modified Delphi Consensus on Practical Management Statements for Intra-abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Where Direct Evidence Is Lacking: An Abdominal Compartment Society (WSACS) Initiative. It Involves the Anonymous Completion of a Questionnaire Using a 7-point Likert Scale.
The Abdominal Compartment Society (WSACS) is updating its 2013 clinical practice guidelines on intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and the abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). Systematic reviews informed the evidence-based recommendations and guidelines, but many practical bedside questions lack direct evidence. This international modified Delphi will seek expert agreement on those statements, reported separately from and clearly distinguished from graded recommendations.
Inclusion: Clinicians or researchers in intensive care, emergency or trauma surgery, anaesthesia, paediatric critical care or nursing,; Clinicians with peer-reviewed publications or recognised clinical expertise in IAH/ACS; Clinicians willing to complete all rounds; Clinicians fluent in English.
Exclusion: Inability to commit to all rounds; undeclared conflict of interest relevant to a statement (managed by abstention from voting on that statement).