New scoring system could help detect sick kids earlier

NCT ID NCT02304341

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested two existing scores (PAWS and PEWS) to see how well they measure illness severity in children admitted to intermediate care units. Over 3,000 children took part, and researchers tracked vital signs like heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels. The goal was to validate these scores for use in France and to develop a simpler way to measure how busy and severe the unit is.

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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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CRITICAL ILLNESS