Evaluating the Modified Rapid Emergency Medicine Score for road traffic injuries
Accuracy of the Modified Rapid Emergency Medicine Score in Road Traffic Injury: A Prospective Study
This study is testing if a new scoring system can help doctors predict how well patients with road traffic injuries will do after they arrive at the emergency room in Baghdad.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Al-Nahrain University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baghdad) |
| Trial ID | NCT06740409 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This prospective observational study aims to assess the accuracy and external validation of the Modified Rapid Emergency Medicine Score (mREMS) in predicting outcomes for patients with road traffic injuries admitted to an emergency department in Baghdad. Participants will be evaluated using the mREMS upon admission, and their clinical outcomes, including mortality, need for surgery, and length of stay, will be monitored throughout their hospital stay. The study seeks to determine the reliability of mREMS in a local context, addressing the unique challenges faced by healthcare systems in Iraq.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with road traffic injuries admitted to the emergency department within 4 hours of the injury.
Not a fit: Patients with injuries not related to road traffic accidents or those with severe chronic conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy of predicting outcomes for road traffic injury patients, leading to improved triage and management in emergency settings.
How similar studies have performed: Previous validation studies in other regions have shown success with the mREMS, but this study represents a novel validation effort in Iraq.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with road traffic injuries (RTIs) admitted to the emergency department. * Written informed consent provided by the patient or a legal representative (if the patient is unconscious or unable to provide consent). * Patients presenting to the emergency department within 4 hours of the injury. * Availability of complete physiological data for MREMS calculation. * Patients whose clinical outcomes (e.g., mortality, length of hospital stay, need for intensive care) are available for follow-up and analysis. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with injuries not related to road traffic accidents (e.g., falls, burns, or violence-related injuries). * Pregnant women, due to the potential risk involved in the study and unique considerations in trauma care. * Patients with pre-existing severe chronic conditions (e.g., end-stage renal disease, terminal cancer) that could severely affect outcomes. * Patients who are unable or unwilling to provide informed consent. * Patients who were transferred from another hospital. * Incomplete or missing data for mREMS parameters. * Patients who leave against medical advice (LAMA) or are discharged before outcome data can be collected.
Where this trial is running
Baghdad
- College of Medicine - Al-Nahrain University — Baghdad, Iraq (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abdul-Ilah R. Khamis
- Email: allaabed987@ced.nahrainuniv.edu.iq
- Phone: +9647838571013
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.