Using the WHO Trauma Care Checklist to improve patient outcomes in trauma care
Evaluating the Impact of World Health Organization Trauma Care Checklist on Clinical Outcome of Patients: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Khyber Teaching Hospital · NCT06944340
This study is testing whether using a checklist from the World Health Organization can help improve the care and recovery of adults with trauma at Khyber Teaching Hospital.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Khyber Teaching Hospital (other) |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Peshawar, KPK) |
| Trial ID | NCT06944340 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the World Health Organization (WHO) Trauma Care Checklist in enhancing the care and recovery of adult trauma patients at Khyber Teaching Hospital in Peshawar. Participants will be randomly assigned to either standard trauma care or care supplemented by the checklist. The study aims to assess various clinical outcomes, including pain levels, injury severity, recovery progress, and complications. By implementing this checklist, the researchers hope to standardize trauma care and improve patient outcomes in a resource-limited setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult trauma patients aged 18 to 60 years with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 10 or higher.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have chronic mental illness, or are undergoing chemotherapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved recovery and reduced complications for trauma patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that implementing checklists in medical settings can improve patient outcomes, suggesting a positive potential for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 60 years old * Glasgow Coma Scale (GCC) equal to or more than 10 * Consenting to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria * Patients who refrain from continuing the study * Patients with the incomplete checklist * Pregnancy * History of chronic mental illness, lung or kidney disease * Undergoing chemotherapy. * Illicit drug dependency
Where this trial is running
Peshawar, KPK
- Emergency Department, Khyber Teaching Hospital — Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rao E Hassan, MBBS
- Email: brawo1100@gmail.com
- Phone: +923438936997
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.
Conditions: Trauma Related Injuries, Trauma, Trauma Outcomes, WHO Trauma Care Checklist, Trauma Checklist, Injury, Emergency Care