Massive database study aims to uncover hidden child abuse numbers
NCT ID NCT04371484
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at over 4 million hospital records of children aged 0 to 5 in France to estimate how often physical abuse occurs and what factors are linked to it. Researchers used existing national databases to identify cases with confirmed or suspected abuse codes. The goal was to improve understanding of the problem and help create better prevention programs.
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CHU Dijon Bourgogne
Dijon, 21079, France
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this method could help authorities better understand the true scale of child abuse and design targeted prevention programs.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective database analysis, not a clinical trial testing a treatment. The results depend on the accuracy of hospital coding and may not capture all cases.
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