Status:
COMPLETED
Financial and Clinical Impact of Repeal of the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Helmet Law
Lead Sponsor:
Memorial Medical Center
Conditions:
Craniocerebral Trauma
Facial Injuries
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out how many helmeted versus non-helmeted motorcycle accident victims (MCA) sustain head and/or face injuries. Also, we will find out how much it costs to get medi...
Detailed Description
This is a prospective, quasi-experimental research study that will compare clinical outcomes of helmeted versus non-helmeted motorcycle victims admitted to trauma centers, as well as victims treated a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All English speaking drivers/passengers of motorcycle accidents, 18 years or older, with head or face injuries served by participating study trauma centers, emergency departments or coroners.
- All English speaking drivers/passengers of motorcycle accidents, 18 years of age or older, served by Pennsylvania police but did not require acute medical services.
Exclusion
- Non-English speaking
- Served by trauma center, emergency department or coroner, but without haed or face injury
- Less than 18 years of age
- Moped accidents
- Motorized bicycle accidents
- Parked motorcycle accidents
- Off road motorcycle accidents, not on a public street or highway
- Dirtbike or motorcross accidents, involving vehicles not licensed for highway use
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
480 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00200135
Start Date
June 1 2005
End Date
September 1 2009
Last Update
July 3 2013
Active Locations (2)
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Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, Pennsylvania, United States, 17822
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Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States, 15905