CompletedNot Applicable

Financial and Clinical Impact of Repeal of the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Helmet Law

United States480 participantsStarted 2005-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to find out how many helmeted versus non-helmeted motorcycle accident victims (MCA) sustain head and/or face injuries. Also, we will find out how much it costs to get medical care for head and face injuries in helmeted versus non-helmeted motorcycle victims. Finally, we will compare how long it takes helmeted versus non-helmeted motorcycle victims with face and head injuries to return to work.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All English speaking drivers/passengers of motorcycle accidents, 18 years or older, with head or face injuries served by participating study trauma centers, emergency departments or coroners. * All English speaking drivers/passengers of motorcycle accidents, 18 years of age or older, served by Pennsylvania police but did not require acute medical services. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * Served by trauma center, emergency department or coroner, but without haed or face injury * Less than 18 years of age * Moped accidents * Motorized bicycle accidents * Parked motorcycle accidents * Off road motorcycle accidents, not on a public street or highway * Dirtbike or motorcross accidents, involving vehicles not licensed for highway use

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00200135

SponsorMemorial Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2009-09

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