Status:
COMPLETED
A Snapshot Study of Patients Affected by Gunshot Related Injuries in Trauma in South Africa
Lead Sponsor:
University of Cape Town
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Oxford
Conditions:
Trauma, Multiple
Gun Shot Wound
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Introduction- Gun violence represents an important cause of disability to the working age population in South Africa. It has unrecognised, but undoubtedly significant implications for the health servi...
Detailed Description
Injury is a leading cause of death and morbidity in South Africa. It represents 8% of all cause mortality. Death by injury disproportionately affects young working age people who leave behind dependen...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Any gunshot related injury presenting to registered study hospital's orthopaedic service.
Exclusion
- Isolated injuries to the head, chest or abdomen
- Patients under 18 years of age
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 18 2019
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
138 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03854591
Start Date
February 18 2019
End Date
March 1 2020
Last Update
April 28 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Groote Schuur Hospital
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 7925