Registry for trauma treatment outcomes in Switzerland
Official title: Observational Retrospective and Prospective Registry With Standardized Data Collection on Trauma Treatment in Switzerland
Run by University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · NCT03526029 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information on how critically injured patients are treated in Swiss hospitals to see how to improve their care and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Academic / other |
| Locations | 12 sites (Aarau and 11 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2015 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2040 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2040 |
| Registry record updated | February 19, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT03526029 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry are patients with severe trauma, specifically those with an injury severity code greater than 16 or an abbreviated injury scale greater than 3 for the skull and brain regions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are transferred to a burn unit or those who have drowned will not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Swiss Trauma Registry aims to standardize the treatment and outcomes of critically ill trauma patients across 12 hospitals in Switzerland. This observational registry collects data on patients with severe injuries to improve quality control and inform future planning of specialized medical care. By analyzing treatment approaches and outcomes, the registry seeks to enhance the overall management of trauma cases in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved treatment protocols and better outcomes for trauma patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other trauma registries have shown success in improving patient outcomes and standardizing care, indicating that this approach is both tested and beneficial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * injury severity code \> 16 and 7 or abbreviated injury scale \>3 for region of skull and brain Exclusion Criteria: * patients who will transferred in a burn unit * drowned patients
Where it's running
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Kantonspital Aarau
Aarau, Switzerland Recruiting -
University Hospital Switzerland, Traumatology
Basel, Switzerland Recruiting -
Inselspital Bern
Bern, Switzerland Recruiting -
Kantonsspital Graubünden
Chur, Switzerland Recruiting -
University Hospital Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland Recruiting -
Chuv
Lausanne, Switzerland Recruiting
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Kantonsspital Luzern
Lucerne, Switzerland Recruiting -
Ospedale regionale die Lugano
Lugano, Switzerland Recruiting -
Kantonspital St.Gallen
Sankt Gallen, Switzerland Recruiting -
Gesundheitsnetz Wallis
Sion, Switzerland Recruiting -
Knatonsspital Winterthur
Winterthur, Switzerland Recruiting -
University Hospital Zürich
Zurich, Switzerland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Andreas Marc Müller, Prof MD — University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
- Study coordinator: Nicolas Bless, Prof MD
- Email: nicolas.bless@usb.ch
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.