Comparing treatments for acute traumatic brain injury in hospitals

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 cohort study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of various interventions for acute traumatic brain injury (TBI) across multiple hospitals in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. It will establish a comprehensive database that includes treatment capabilities, patient data, and clinical outcomes, focusing on neuroimaging and rehabilitation prognoses. The study will enroll 2,000 patients under 90 years old with confirmed TBI and assess outcomes such as the Extended Glasgow Outcome Score and various mental health questionnaires over a 12-month period. The findings will help optimize treatment strategies and establish collaborative protocols for better patient care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient (1 years to 89 years) presenting with clinical symptoms of traumatic brain injury
* Traumatic brain injury verified on cranial computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging
* Written informed consent from patients or their next of kin according to the patient's cognitive status

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients ≥90 years of age
* patients who did not accept follow-up visits or were unable to complete follow-up assessments
* patients with incomplete information
* patients who did not obtain written informed consent
* patients with concomitant cancer or other serious illnesses

Where it's running

• Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital
  Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting
• Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University
  Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting
• Gaobeidian Hospital
  Baoding, Hebei, China Recruiting
• Langfang People's Hospital
  Langfang, Hebei, China Recruiting
• Beijing Fengtai You'anmen Hospital
  Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Not yet recruiting
• Beijing Huairou Hospital
  Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Not yet recruiting

+14 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Weiming Liu, M.D. — Beijing Tiantan Hospital
• Study coordinator: Weiming Liu, M.D.
• Email: liuweimingnsok@sina.com
• Phone: 13701182770

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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.