Monitoring intracranial bleeding in patients with mild head injuries
Monitoring of Intracranial Hemorrhage in Non-severe Head Trauma Patients Hospitalized in the UHCD. Indication of a Control Imaging ?
This study looks at whether patients with mild head injuries really need brain scans if they aren't getting worse, to help cut down on unnecessary tests and costs.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06173427 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients with non-severe head trauma who are hospitalized for monitoring post-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It aims to evaluate whether systematic brain imaging can be avoided in patients who do not show clinical deterioration, potentially reducing unnecessary radiation exposure and healthcare costs. The study will analyze data from adult patients admitted to the Strasbourg University Hospital in 2017, assessing their outcomes based on neurological monitoring and imaging protocols. The goal is to improve management practices for post-traumatic cerebral hemorrhagic lesions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who were hospitalized for monitoring of post-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage at the Strasbourg University Hospital in 2017.
Not a fit: Patients with non-isolated cranial trauma or those who have expressed opposition to participate in the study may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more efficient monitoring practices for patients with mild head trauma, reducing unnecessary imaging and associated risks.
How similar studies have performed: Recent studies have indicated that systematic imaging may not be necessary in certain cases, suggesting that this approach could be validated further through this research.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion criteria: * Adult patient (≥18 years old) * Admitted to Emergency department of the Strasbourg University Hospital during the year 2017 (from 01/01/2017 to 31/12/2017) * Patient having given his consent to the reuse of his data for the purpose of this research * Hospitalized at the University Hospital for monitoring of a post-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage Exclusion criteria: * Patient having expressed opposition to participate in the study * Non-isolated cranial trauma (MVA, fall greater than 6 meters ..) * Subject under court protection * Subject under guardianship or curatorship
Where this trial is running
Strasbourg
- Service d'accueil des urgences - CHU de Strasbourg - France — Strasbourg, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Florent BAICRY, MD
- Email: florent.baicry@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: 33 3 88 12 86 82
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.