Registry for trauma treatment outcomes in Switzerland
Observational Retrospective and Prospective Registry With Standardized Data Collection on Trauma Treatment in Switzerland
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Academic / other |
| Locations | 12 sites (Aarau and 11 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT03526029 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
Not a fit: Patients who are transferred to a burn unit or those who have drowned will not benefit from this registry.
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 performed: Other trauma registries have shown success in improving patient outcomes and standardizing care, indicating that this approach is both tested and beneficial.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Aarau and 11 other locations
- 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)
- 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
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.