Evaluating the New Injury Severity Score for blunt trauma patients
A Prospective Evaluation of the New Injury Severity Score's Accuracy in Blunt Trauma Patients
This study is testing a new scoring system to see if it can better predict how well blunt trauma patients will do after being admitted to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 210 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Al-Nahrain University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baghdad) |
| Trial ID | NCT06711276 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the predictive accuracy of the New Injury Severity Score (NISS) in determining mortality outcomes for patients with blunt trauma admitted to the Emergency Department of Kadhimiya Educational Hospital in Iraq. Participants will be evaluated using the NISS score upon admission, and their clinical outcomes, including mortality, need for intensive care, and length of hospital stay, will be monitored throughout their hospitalization. The study seeks to improve trauma management protocols by providing insights into the effectiveness of the NISS in predicting patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults admitted to the emergency department with blunt trauma from incidents such as motor vehicle accidents or falls.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years, pregnant women, or those with unrelated medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance trauma care by providing a reliable scoring system to predict mortality and resource needs for blunt trauma patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the NISS is a newer scoring system, similar scoring approaches have shown promise in predicting outcomes in trauma patients, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Trauma patients admitted to the emergency department, presenting with blunt trauma, such as from motor vehicle accidents, falls, or assaults. * Patients with adequate documentation of anatomical injuries and physiological parameters required for NISS calculation. * Injury assessment and NISS calculation completed within the first 6 hours of arrival to ensure accuracy and consistency in trauma evaluation. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 years, pregnant women, or those with pre-existing medical conditions that may alter trauma scoring accuracy or management outcomes. * Patients presenting with medical emergencies, terminal illnesses, or conditions unrelated to blunt trauma to ensure focus on trauma-specific evaluations. * Patients declared dead on arrival or who do not receive active treatment in the emergency department. * Patients or their families refusing participation or withdrawing consent at any stage of the study. * Patients transferred from or to another facility or those previously treated elsewhere, as this may affect data collection and scoring reliability.
Where this trial is running
Baghdad
- College of Medicine - Al-Nahrain University — Baghdad, Iraq (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abdulilh 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.