Criteria for Retriage to Improve Trauma-Related Bleeding and Survival
Official title: Criteria for Retriage to Improve Trauma Induced Coagulopathy and hemorrhage Associated Lethality
Funded at Northwestern University · NIH-11402536 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at improving how injured patients with serious bleeding are moved to high-level trauma centers to receive fast, life-saving care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2025 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $694,880 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL179086-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11402536 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with traumatic injuries experiencing bleeding who are initially treated at non-specialized hospitals and could be transferred to high-level trauma centers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without severe bleeding or who are not candidates for rapid transfer due to clinical status may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project looks at how to identify which patients at non-specialized hospitals should be moved quickly to high-level trauma centers to get rapid bleeding control and blood products. It builds on prior findings that unclear retriage decisions contribute to delays in care and preventable deaths from trauma bleed. The team plans to create or refine guidelines to speed up transfers within two hours of injury, leveraging existing trauma systems and protocols. The ultimate goal is to reduce mortality by ensuring timely access to hemostatic resuscitation and hemorrhage control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with severe trauma could reach specialized care faster, potentially saving lives.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work showed delays in retriage; this project aims to translate findings into national guidelines—some prior elements exist, but broad, standardized guidelines are lacking.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stey, Anne M — Northwestern University
- Study coordinator: Stey, Anne M
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.