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New tool could help ER doctors decide who stays after a fall

NCT ID NCT07158554

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Salford Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at 1,000 older adults (60+) who fall and lie on the floor for over an hour, developing a condition called rhabdomyolysis. Researchers want to create a risk prediction model to identify who will develop serious outcomes like kidney failure or death. The goal is to help emergency doctors decide which patients need hospital admission and which can be safely discharged.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a simple tool to quickly decide which older fall patients need hospital treatment and which can safely go home.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The model may not work perfectly for all patients, and it will need further testing before it can be used in practice.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 1,000 people

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

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 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

NHS Emergency Department in England

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: The participants need to fulfil all three parts of the inclusion criteria: 1. 60 years old or older at time of ED presentation 2. Developed rhabdomyolysis (defined as CK \>999U/L) 3. Have had a fall and been / suspected to have been on the floor / immobilised in one position for \> 59 minutes. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patient opted out of research studies via the National Data Opt Out (NDOO) Service. 2. Principal Investigator (PI) had clinical input into patient care. 3. Other causes of elevated creatine kinase (e.g. seizures, acute coronary syndromes, burns, myositis, muscular dystrophy, cardiac arrest)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute kidney injury Death Emergencies Rhabdomyolysis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Acute kidney injury Death Fall patients Kidney replacement therapy Rhabdomyolysis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Southend University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom

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