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A Prospective Evaluation of the New Injury Severity Score's Accuracy in Blunt Trauma Patients

Led by Al-Nahrain University · Updated on 2025-03-18

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Research Sites

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What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the accuracy of the New Injury Severity Score (NISS) in predicting mortality and other outcomes in patients with blunt trauma admitted to the Emergency Department of Kadhimiya Educational Hospital in Iraq. This prospective observational study aims to understand how well NISS predicts death, the need for intensive care, and the length of hospital stay among trauma patients, addressing a research gap in resource-limited healthcare settings. Participants admitted with blunt trauma will be assessed using the NISS score within the first six hours of arrival to the emergency department to ensure accurate trauma evaluation. Their clinical progress, including mortality, need for intensive care, hospital stay duration, and surgical interventions, will be monitored throughout hospitalization, averaging six days. During the study, patients' anatomical injuries and physiological parameters will be documented to calculate the NISS. Researchers will track outcomes such as in-hospital mortality and length of hospitalization, with follow-ups at days 7 and 30 after discharge. This study will provide valuable information on the usefulness of NISS in managing blunt trauma in Iraq and contribute to improving trauma care protocols.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Accuracy of the New Injury Severity Score in Evaluating Patients With Blunt Trauma

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Trauma patients admitted to the emergency department with blunt trauma such as motor vehicle accidents, falls, or assaults
  • Patients with adequate documentation of anatomical injuries and physiological parameters for NISS calculation
  • Injury assessment and NISS calculation completed within the first 6 hours of arrival
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Patients under 18 years of age
  • Pregnant women
  • Patients with pre-existing medical conditions that may affect trauma scoring or management
  • Patients with medical emergencies, terminal illnesses, or conditions unrelated to blunt trauma
  • Patients declared dead on arrival or not receiving active treatment in the emergency department
  • Patients or families refusing participation or withdrawing consent
  • Patients transferred from or to another facility or previously treated elsewhere

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person) during emergency department admission

Diagnostic Evaluation

Duration - First 6 hours after ER admission

Participants undergo injury assessment and New Injury Severity Score (NISS) calculation within the first 6 hours after emergency room admission to evaluate trauma severity.

1 visit (in-person) at emergency room

Monitoring

Duration - Up to discharge (average of 6 days)

Participants are monitored during their hospital stay to track clinical outcomes including mortality, ICU admission, surgical intervention, and length of hospitalization.

Ongoing hospital monitoring with daily assessments

Surveillance

Duration - Post-discharge follow-up on Day 7 and Day 30

Participants are followed up after hospital discharge to assess survival and recovery outcomes.

2 follow-up visits (in-person or remote) on Day 7 and Day 30 after discharge

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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College of Medicine - Al-Nahrain University

Baghdad, Iraq

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Research Team

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Abdulilh R. Khamis

How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

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Number of Arms

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