Exploring the impact of blunt adrenal gland injuries in 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 investigates the outcomes of adult patients who have sustained blunt thoraco-abdominal trauma, focusing specifically on those with adrenal gland injuries. By analyzing a multicenter cohort, the study aims to clarify the relationship between the severity of trauma and the presence of adrenal gland injuries, which have shown variable outcomes in existing literature. The research will utilize data from CT scans and surgical findings to assess the clinical burden of these injuries and their implications on patient survival and recovery. The primary endpoint is to compare trauma severity between patients with and without adrenal gland injuries.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria:

* Age \> 16 years old
* All patients with blunt thoraco-abdominal trauma

Exclusion criteria:

* TBI with AIS \> 3
* Isolated TBI and Spinal cord injury
* Patients died in emergency department

Where it's running

• ASST GOM Niguarda
  Miano, Lombardy, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Stefano P Cioffi, MD
• Email: stefanopiero.cioffi@ospedaleniguarda.it
• Phone: +3386032519

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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.