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Which trauma score saves more lives? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06744985

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Al-Nahrain University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will enroll 200 multiple trauma patients at a trauma center in Iraq to see which of two scoring systems—the Revised Trauma Score (RTS) or the MGAP score—better predicts who will die or have complications. Patients will be scored upon arrival and followed during their hospital stay. The goal is to improve early identification of high-risk patients, but this is an observational study, not a test of a new treatment.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors quickly identify which trauma patients are at highest risk of dying, improving emergency care decisions.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only compares existing scoring methods, so it won't directly change patient care. Results may not apply to other hospitals or countries.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

Multiple trauma patients were admitted to the trauma and emergency department at Al-Kadhimiya Teaching Hospital in Baghdad.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Presentation to the trauma center within 6 hours of injury. * Availability of complete clinical and demographic data for scoring using RTS and MGAP. * Patients who consent to participate in the study or whose legal representatives provide consent. * Capability to assess outcomes such as survival, ICU admission, and complications. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who expired before scoring or evaluation * Missing or unreliable medical data for RTS or MGAP score calculations. * Transfers from other facilities with interventions that could impact RTS or MGAP reliability. * Pregnant patients, due to the unique considerations of trauma in pregnancy.

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Conditions

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injury Multiple Trauma

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Multiple trauma/injuries

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • College of Medicine - Al-Nahrain University

    RECRUITING

    Baghdad, Iraq

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