NCT06779500

Brief Summary

This cross-sectional study investigates pre-hospital practices among burn patients presenting to a tertiary care center in Nepal. It examines first aid measures, timelines to medical care, resuscitation protocols, and factors contributing to delays. Findings aim to highlight gaps in burn care and inform strategies to improve patient outcomes and management practices in resource-limited settings.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
196

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2021

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 12, 2021

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 11, 2022

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 15, 2022

Completed
2.5 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 11, 2025

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 16, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

January 16, 2025

Status Verified

January 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

January 11, 2025

Last Update Submit

January 11, 2025

Conditions

Burns

Keywords

Burn injuriesBurn resuscitationPre-hospital care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Documentation of First Aid Practices Among Burn Patients

    This outcome evaluates the initial first aid measures applied by burn patients or their caregivers before reaching a tertiary care center, including the type, adequacy, and timing of interventions.

    within 1st hour of burn

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Resuscitation Received in the First 24 Hours

    First 24 hours after injury.

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Burn patients presenting to a tertiary care center with diverse demographics, including variations in age, gender, socioeconomic status, and location, primarily from urban and rural settings in Nepal.

You may qualify if:

  • Patients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds admitted to the study site with a primary diagnosis of burn injuries.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with life-threatening injuries accompanying burns.
  • Patients with a documented history of prior burn injuries.
  • Individuals who decline to provide informed consent.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Ishwor Thapaliya

Kathmandu, Bagmati, 44600, Nepal

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burns

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wounds and Injuries

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Target Duration
1 Day
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Mr.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 11, 2025

First Posted

January 16, 2025

Study Start

November 12, 2021

Primary Completion

May 11, 2022

Study Completion

July 15, 2022

Last Updated

January 16, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

The Individual Participant Data (IPD) from this study will be shared with other researchers upon reasonable request. Data to be shared will include de-identified participant data relevant to the study outcomes, including demographic information, first aid practices, treatment details, and timelines of burn care.

Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL
Time Frame
The data will be available beginning six months after publication and will remain accessible for three years.
Access Criteria
Researchers must submit a formal request, including a detailed research proposal and objectives, to the corresponding author. The request will be reviewed by the study team for approval. Data will be provided under a data-sharing agreement ensuring appropriate use and confidentiality.

Locations

NE(1)