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Which score better predicts chest trauma outcomes?

NCT ID NCT07822191

Diagnosis Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 16, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are comparing two scoring systems, the Chest Trauma Score and the Thoracic Trauma Severity Score, to see which one better predicts complications and death in adults with blunt chest injuries. The study enrolls 60 patients aged 18 and older who arrive at the hospital with chest trauma. By tracking outcomes like need for a breathing machine and survival, the team aims to find out which score gives doctors a more reliable early warning.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If one score proves more accurate, doctors could use it to quickly identify high-risk chest trauma patients and guide treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study of 60 patients at a single hospital, so the findings may not apply to other settings. The scores are compared, not changed, so the study will not directly improve care.

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Study facts

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

All chest trauma patients

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years old. * All chest trauma patients Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years old. * Patients with chest disease

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Conditions

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injury Wounds, Nonpenetrating

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Blunt trauma Thoracic trauma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tanta University

    Tanta, Egypt

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