Using a special tourniquet for severe abdominal bleeding 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 evaluates the feasibility of the Abdominal Aortic Junction Tourniquet (AAJT-S) in patients experiencing life-threatening lower body trauma with non-compressible truncal hemorrhage. It aims to assess the device's application in emergency and pre-hospital settings, focusing on its effectiveness in trauma resuscitation. The study will observe patients who are already receiving this intervention as part of routine clinical practice, rather than introducing a new treatment protocol.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* aged, or believed to be aged, 18 years or above,
* confirmed or suspected life-threatening lower body trauma (i.e. signs of inadequate perfusion of tissues, tachycardia, hypotension, suspected blood loss)
* is thought to benefit from trauma resuscitation with AAJT-S or REBOA zone III

Exclusion Criteria:

* suspected additional bleeding source proximal to the umbilicus, or
* known or suspected pregnancy at presentation, or
* known abdominal aortic aneurysm

Where it's running

• Medical University of Graz
  Graz, Styria, Austria Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Gabriel Honnef, MD, PhD
• Email: gabriel.honnef@medunigraz.at
• Phone: 004331638581283

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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.