Diagnostic Algorithm in Patients With Minor Head Injury

Completed

• Conditions: Minor Head Injury; Traumatic Brain Injury

• Registration Number: NCT00452036
• Lead Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna

Brief Summary

The objective of this prospective study is to evaluate the reliability of plain x-rays vs.cranial computed tomography as a screening method for skull fractures and its prognostic value for intracranial bleeding (ICB).

Detailed Description

In a consecutive patients series of about 12500, blunt head injuries were observed (during a 16 month period), in a prospective analysis.

Based on a retrospective study, we created a checklist of individual patients data which was completed for each patient.

In accordance with the institutions guidelines all patients with blunt head injury received plain skull x-ray in 2 plains and additional cranial CT-scan (CCT) in case of fracture or neurological symptoms. We developed also an diagnostic algorithm consisting of anamnestical data and clinical signs and symptoms to define these risk factors and to catch all patients with minor head injury who are at risk to develop intracranial bleeding.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-12
• Study First Submitted: 2007-03-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-03-23
• Study First Posted: 2007-03-26
• Status Verified: 2010-07
• Study Completion: 2010-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-07-26
• Last Update Posted: 2010-07-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12500

Inclusion Criteria

• head injury, nausea, vomiting

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Exclusion Criteria

• no head injury

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Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department for Traumatology/Medical University of Vienna; 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria