Creating a tool to improve CT imaging decisions for blunt 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 develop a decision instrument that will help clinicians determine when abdominal-pelvic CT imaging is necessary for patients with blunt trauma. The study addresses the issue of overuse of CT scans, which can expose patients to unnecessary radiation and high costs without significantly improving outcomes. By identifying 'low risk' patients who do not require imaging, the study seeks to enhance clinical decision-making and reduce healthcare expenses. The research will analyze existing criteria to establish reliable guidelines for selective imaging in trauma cases.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Blunt trauma patients who undergo abdominal-pelvic CT imaging during their initial trauma evaluation in the emergency department.

Exclusion Criteria:

None

Where it's running

• Ronald Reagan Hospital
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: William R Mower, MD, PhD
• Email: wmower@ucla.edu
• Phone: (310) 794-0599

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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.