Comparing MGAP and GAP scores for predicting outcomes in trauma patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 effectiveness of the MGAP and GAP trauma scores in predicting clinical outcomes for patients with multiple trauma admitted to the emergency department. Participants will be assessed using both scoring systems upon admission, and their outcomes, including mortality, length of hospital stay, and surgical needs, will be monitored throughout their treatment. The study seeks to determine if one score is superior to the other in specific subgroups of trauma patients, providing valuable insights for emergency care in low and middle-income countries.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 16 years or older.
* Patients presenting with multiple trauma (Multiple trauma is defined as injuries involving two or more body regions or organ systems that might need coordinated multidisciplinary management).
* Patients presenting to the emergency department within 6 hours of sustaining trauma.
* Patients or their legal representatives must provide informed consent for participation in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Transfers from other facilities with interventions that may affect GAP or MGAP reliability.
* Pregnant women.
* Burn injuries represent the primary mechanism of trauma.
* Incomplete records or failure of follow-up
* Patients who are deceased upon arrival at the emergency department.
* Patient discharge against medical advice.

Where it's running

• College of Medicine - Al-Nahrain University
  Baghdad, Iraq Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Abdulillah R. Khamees
• Email: allaabed987@ced.nahrainuniv.edu.iq
• Phone: +9647838571013

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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.