In-hospital registry for patients with severe trauma

In-Hospital Electronic Registry of Severe Trauma of the Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo (TRAUMA REGISTRY S. MATTEO)

This study is setting up a system to track and gather information on patients with severe injuries at a hospital to improve their care and outcomes.

Quick facts

• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 4000 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years and up
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia (Academic / other)
• Locations: 1 site (Pavia, Pavia)
• Trial ID: NCT06930820 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to establish an in-hospital Trauma Registry at the Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo to collect data on patients who are victims of major trauma. The registry will serve as a comprehensive tool for analyzing and monitoring clinical activities within a Level I Trauma Center. By leveraging recent advancements in clinical care pathways and the opening of a dedicated helipad, the initiative seeks to enhance both short-term and long-term clinical and scientific outcomes for trauma patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients presenting to the Emergency Department with severe trauma, either transported by emergency services or admitted with a high Injury Severity Score.

Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the criteria for severe trauma or those who are not treated at the Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could improve the management and outcomes of patients suffering from severe trauma.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing trauma registries have shown success in improving patient outcomes and clinical practices, indicating that this approach is well-supported by existing evidence.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

All consecutive patients presenting to the Emergency Department of the Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo who meet at least one of the following criteria will be included in the registry:

* They were transported to the Emergency Department by Emergency Medical Services (AREU - Regional Emergency and Urgency Agency) with a diagnosis of Severe Trauma / Major Trauma

or

\- They arrived at the Emergency Department and were admitted with a diagnosis of "trauma", and were found, upon completion of the secondary assessment, to have an Injury Severity Score (ISS) \>15

Exclusion Criteria:

There are no exclusion criteria.

Where this trial is running

Pavia, Pavia

• Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia — Pavia, Pavia, Italy (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Luca Ansaloni, MD

Conditions Patients Who Are Victims of Major Trauma