Evaluating mortality predictors in head trauma patients
Official title: Predictors of Mortality Among Patients With Head Trauma
Run by Ain Shams University · NCT06922396 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see if certain scoring systems can help doctors predict the chances of survival for patients with traumatic brain injuries in the ICU.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 16 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ain Shams University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 20, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | April 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06922396 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients over 16 years old with acute traumatic brain injury presenting within 24 hours of trauma and a Glasgow Coma Scale score of less than 15.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have experienced cardiac arrest, have a GCS of 3, or have severe associated injuries or previous neurological disorders may not 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 assess the effectiveness of various scoring systems, including APACHE II, RTS, and GCS, in predicting mortality among patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). It will analyze factors such as age, sex, laboratory data, and complications to identify key predictors of outcomes. The study highlights the significant global burden of TBI, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where mortality rates are notably higher. By understanding these predictors, the study seeks to improve clinical decision-making and patient management in critical care settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the ability to predict mortality in TBI patients, leading to improved treatment strategies and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have indicated the importance of scoring systems in predicting outcomes for TBI patients, suggesting that this approach has been validated in similar contexts.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients with acute traumatic brain injury older than 16 years where presented in emergency department within 24 hours of trauma with a Glasgow coma scale less than 15 Exclusion Criteria: * o Post cardiac arrest * Patients with GCS=3. * Patients with associated advanced cervical spine, maxillofacial, severe chest trauma. * Patients with previous neurological disorders
Where it's running
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Faculty Of Medicine , Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ayman Mahmoud Alsayes, Master
- Email: draymanalsayes@gmail.com
- Phone: 00201010283811
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.