Can a simple score save sick kids? french study puts warning tools to the test

NCT ID NCT02304341

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested two bedside scoring tools (PAWS and PEWS) to see how well they detect worsening illness in children admitted to intermediate care units. Over 3000 children took part across multiple French hospitals. The goal was to validate these scores and develop a simpler way to measure how sick a child is, so doctors can act faster.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Général

    Arras, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Général

    Cambrai, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Général

    Douai, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Général

    Lens, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Général

    Roubaix, France

  • Centre Hospitalier général

    Dunkirk, France

  • Centre hospitalier général

    Boulogne-sur-Mer, France

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