Mortality in Free-fall Trauma Patients

Completed

• Conditions: Free Fall Trauma

• Registration Number: NCT04596436
• Lead Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Brief Summary

In this study, the investigators aimed to analyze the demographic characteristics, patterns of injury, and mortality after free fall in the emergency department of the National Taiwan University Hospital, and the affiliations, Hsin-Chu branch, and Yun-lin branch.

Detailed Description

Falls from a height are the leading cause of accidental deaths. The mechanism of free-fall injury is abrupt vertical deceleration and the severity is dependent on the height, body weight, posture and contact area...etc. Most victims presented to the emergency department with major trauma, so initial evaluation and management are crucial for survival. The knowledge of the unique pattern of injuries helps clinicians to facilitate the diagnosis.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-10-13
• Study First Submitted: 2020-10-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-10-15
• Study First Posted: 2020-10-22
• Status Verified: 2021-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-11-22
• Primary Completion: 2022-11-23
• Study Completion: 2022-11-23
• Last Update Posted: 2022-11-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 350

Inclusion Criteria

patients aged more than 20 years after free falls in the emergency department of the National Taiwan University Hospital, and the affiliations, Hsin-Chu branch, and Yun-lin branch.

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Exclusion Criteria

patients aged less than 20 years after free fall in the emergency department of the National Taiwan University Hospital, and the affiliations, Hsin-Chu branch, and Yun-lin branch.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
mortality after free falls	60 days	death rate

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Wan-Ching Lien; 🇨🇳 Taipei, Taiwan