Pattern of head injuries in road traffic accidents among motorcycle- helmet users and non-users in Udupi district, Karnataka.
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- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: V230- Motorcycle driver injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accidentHealth Condition 2: V274- Motorcycle driver injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in traffic accidentHealth Condition 3: V224- Motorcycle driver injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2023/07/055332
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Pranav A
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
1) AGE 18 OR OLDER
2) MOTORCYCLE RIDERS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, WHO ARE HELMET USERS OR NON-USERS
3) PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY AS A RESULT OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
Exclusion Criteria
Patient who has suffered injuries other than head injuries.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method This study will provide valuable insights into the pattern and impact of head injuries among motorcycle helmet users and non-users in road traffic accidents and will help to assess the effectiveness of motorcycle helmets in reducing the severity of head injuriesTimepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The high rate of traffic accidents can be significantly reduced with just a little attention & education about the severity & misery of accidents. As a result, raising awareness about helmet use & adhering to strict rules significantly reduces the accident rate.Timepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks