NCT05138536

Brief Summary

In high-volume trauma centers, multi-slice CT scanners have become the routine imaging modality for screening trauma patients due to their speed and accuracy. In trauma patients with no known neurologic deficits, diagnostic CT is often obtained though it remains unclear whether this affects management of the patient \[1\]. With the growing cost of health care, a careful look at the benefit and cost of CT is needed to determine how to best utilize this modality in the evaluation of trauma patients. HYPOTHESIS: In trauma patients with absence of neurologic defects, the addition of comprehensive CT does not change overall clinical management.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
510

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2020

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 3, 2019

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 6, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 6, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 6, 2020

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 1, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

November 20, 2024

Status Verified

September 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

Same day

First QC Date

April 3, 2019

Last Update Submit

November 18, 2024

Conditions

TraumaNeurologic Deficits

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Percentage of trauma patients with no known neurologic deficits who underwent a CT

    the benefit of pan-CT with no neurologic deficits

    April 2006 - April 2016

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Percentage of benefits CT provides in clinical features

    April 2006 - April 2016

Interventions

Pan-Computer TomographyPROCEDURE

trauma centers use the pan-computed tomography (CT) scan (head, neck, chest, and abdomen/pelvis) for the evaluation of blunt trauma.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

All trauma patients from Methodist Health System.

You may qualify if:

  • Age ≥ 18-years-old
  • No localizing neurologic defect
  • Any cause or mechanism of injury
  • Comprehensive CT obtained

You may not qualify if:

  • Any patients that are pregnant or breastfeeding

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Wounds and InjuriesNeurologic Manifestations

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Joseph Amos, MD

    Methodist Health System

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 3, 2019

First Posted

December 1, 2021

Study Start

March 6, 2020

Primary Completion

March 6, 2020

Study Completion

March 6, 2020

Last Updated

November 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Locations

US(1)