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Massive database study aims to uncover hidden child abuse numbers

NCT ID NCT04371484

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

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.

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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Study facts

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Participants

4,002,359 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2017

Finished

Dec 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

children hospitalized in France between 2007 and 2014

Ages

Up to 5 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * All children aged 0 to 5 years hospitalized in France between 2007 and 2014. * Based on ICD-10 codes generated within the PMSI, 3 groups of children were defined: 1. those with at least one code dedicated to physical abuse, 2. those with at least one code or "combination of codes" suspected of physical abuse, and 3. all other hospitalized children, control group. Exclusion Criteria: NA

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Child abuse

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  • CHU Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, 21079, France

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