The Kampala Trauma Score in the Outcome of Polytrauma Patients

NCT ID: NCT06699641

Last Updated: 2024-11-21

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Total Enrollment: 110 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-01-01
• Study Completion Date: 2026-03-01

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the predictive value of the Kampala Trauma Score in Egypt.

The main question it aims to answer is:

How does the performance of the Kampala Trauma Score compare to the Estimated Injury Severity Score in predicting outcomes for multi-traumatic patients in Egypt? Participants are adult polytrauma patients admitted to the emergency department during the study period.

Detailed Description

Two prominent scoring systems used in trauma care are the Kampala Trauma Score (KTS) and the Estimated Injury Severity Score (EISS). The KTS was specifically designed for use in low-resource settings, offering a practical tool for predicting patient outcomes based on readily available clinical data. This score integrates parameters such as age, systolic blood pressure, and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores, making it suitable for environments where advanced diagnostic tools may be lacking. Previous research has demonstrated the KTS's utility in various resource-limited settings, highlighting its role in effectively stratifying trauma patients and guiding triage decisions.

In contrast, the Estimated Injury Severity Score (EISS) is an adaptation of the Injury Severity Score (ISS), which incorporates both clinical and radiographic data to assess trauma severity comprehensively. The EISS uses an estimated approach to account for the often incomplete or preliminary information available in some clinical settings, aiming to provide a robust prediction of patient outcomes. While it is a more comprehensive tool than the KTS, its reliance on advanced imaging and detailed clinical information may limit its applicability in settings with restricted resources.

This study aims to conduct a cross-sectional comparison of the KTS and EISS to evaluate their relative effectiveness in assessing trauma severity and predicting patient outcomes. The results will provide valuable insights into the optimal use of trauma scoring systems and potentially inform improvements in trauma care practices

Conditions

Polytrauma Patients

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: CASE_ONLY
• Study Time Perspective: CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Adult polytrauma patients
• Both genders

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients with incomplete data or those who decline participation.
• Patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Patients managed outside the hospital.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 60 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Assiut University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Ahmed Abdallah Sayed Sawy

Resident

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Central Contacts

Ahmed A Sawy, MBBCH

Role: CONTACT

ahmed.16266110@med.aun.edu.eg

+201069369158

Walaa A Siam, MD

Role: CONTACT

Walaa.adel@med.suez.edu.eg

+201000369868

Other Identifiers

The Kampala Trauma Score value

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id