Status:

UNKNOWN

Use of Cerebral Biomarkers in Minor Traumatic Brain Injury in the Emergency Unit

Lead Sponsor:

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

Conditions:

Brain Injuries, Traumatic

Trauma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The use of serum biomarkers in the setting of the emergency department (ED) has been well characterized over the years as an adjunctive tool for the clinician in the setting of complex decision making...

Detailed Description

Study design Ambispective observational study without drug nor device. Population The study population will include all non-pregnant patients, who are \> 18 y.o. and meet the pre-specified inclusion ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients ≥18 years old;
  • Patients who present to the ED within 4 hours since a traumatic event and reporting mTBI.
  • Patients who own risk factors for delayed intracranial bleeding, defined as: history of anticoagulant therapy (VKA or DOACs) or known coagulopathy.
  • Patients who undergo serial CT scan during the emergency evaluation as part of the standard ED care and if a sample of venous blood will be obtained at the moment of the visit.
  • Signed written informed consent to study participation and personal data treatment.

Exclusion

  • Age \<18 years old;
  • Pregnant women;
  • Refusal to sign written informed consent to study participation and personal data treatment.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2022

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

March 30 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

1510 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06069674

Start Date

October 1 2022

End Date

March 30 2024

Last Update

October 6 2023

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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS

Roma, Italy, 00168