Status:
COMPLETED
Validation of Falls Decision Rule to Exclude Intracranial Bleeding in Geriatric Fall Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Marmara University
Conditions:
Intracranial Hemorrhages
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
Although falls are the most important cause of intracranial hemorrhage in the population over 65, studies have shown that bleeding occurs in only 5% of geriatric patients who fall. Guidelines have bee...
Detailed Description
In the geriatric population (≥65 years), falls are responsible for 70% of traumatic brain injury. Computed tomography (CT) evaluation of the brain used in evaluating these patients makes it possible t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients aged 65 years and older.
- Patients who presented to the emergency department within 48 hours of a fall.
- Patients who provided informed consent to participate in the study or whose legal guardians provided consent if the patients are unable to do so.
Exclusion
- Patients who have already been included in the study previously.
- Patients who refuse medical treatment or withdraw consent during the study period.
- Patients with incomplete data necessary for the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 20 2024
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 12 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
800 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06525727
Start Date
January 20 2024
End Date
November 12 2024
Last Update
August 11 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Pendik, Turkey (Türkiye)