Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 80

Assessing blood clotting disorders in traumatic brain injury patients

Official title: The Utility of Thromboelastography for Predicting the Risk of Coagulation-Related Damages Secondary to Traumatic Brain Injury

Run by Shanghai 6th People's Hospital · NCT04524637 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how blood clotting problems in people with traumatic brain injuries affect their recovery and outcomes after they arrive at the hospital.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorShanghai 6th People's Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2018
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 17, 2025
Trial IDNCT04524637 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients who have experienced isolated traumatic brain injury and are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours of the incident.

Probably not a fit

Patients with pre-existing neurological diseases or known coagulation disorders are unlikely to benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the relationship between post-traumatic hemocoagulation disorders, identified through thromboelastography, and coagulation-related damages in patients with traumatic brain injury. By analyzing patients who arrive at the hospital within 24 hours of head trauma, the study seeks to understand how these disorders impact patient outcomes. The findings will contribute to the development of prediction models or risk scoring systems to better anticipate coagulation-related complications in this population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prediction and management of coagulation-related complications in patients with traumatic brain injury.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of using thromboelastography in this context may be novel, similar studies have indicated the importance of coagulation assessment in traumatic brain injury.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who are delivered to hospital within 24 hours after head trauma
* Patients whose abbreviated injury score (AIS) for other body regions is 3 or less are considered to be isolated traumatic brain injury

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with existing prior neurological disease
* Patients with known coagulation disorders
* Patients on anticoagulants and medications known to affect coagulation function within 30 days before trauma
* Patients receiving blood components prior to blood draw
* Patients who deteriorate and die before determining whether coagulation- related damage exists

Where it's running

  • Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
    Shanghai, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.