Are ERs following the rules on restraints? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07335575
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how often physical restraint is used in the emergency departments of Strasbourg University Hospital according to best practice guidelines. Researchers will review 450 adult patients who were restrained between January and June 2023. The goal is to see if doctors and nurses follow the recommended safety steps, and to understand when and why restraints are used.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could point toward better training and policies to reduce unnecessary restraint use in emergency departments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study reviewing past cases, not testing a new treatment. It cannot prove what causes restraint use or directly improve patient outcomes.
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Service d'Urgences Médico-Chirurgicales Adules - CHU de Strasbourg - France
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67091, France
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