Can a simple score help spot sick kids faster?
NCT ID NCT02304341
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at two scoring systems (PAWS and PEWS) to see how well they measure illness severity in children admitted to intermediate care units. Over 3,000 children in French hospitals were monitored. The goal was to find a simple, reliable way to track a child's condition and improve care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a simple, reliable tool to quickly spot which children need more urgent care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The scores may not work as well in other hospitals or countries.
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Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Général
Arras, France
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Centre Hospitalier Général
Cambrai, France
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Centre Hospitalier Général
Douai, France
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Centre Hospitalier Général
Lens, France
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Centre Hospitalier Général
Roubaix, France
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Centre Hospitalier général
Dunkirk, France
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Centre hospitalier général
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France