Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on Hemodynamic Instability in Patients With Blunt Bowel and Mese… (NCT06942091) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on Hemodynamic Instability in Patients With Blunt Bowel and Mesenteric Injuries
169 participantsStarted 2009-01-01
Plain-language summary
This retrospective cohort study aims to evaluate the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on hemodynamic status in trauma patients with surgically confirmed blunt bowel and mesenteric injuries (BBMI). A total of 169 adult patients treated at a Level I trauma center between 2009 and 2023 were analyzed and stratified based on the presence or absence of concomitant TBI. Clinical parameters such as shock, massive transfusion, transfusion requirements, morbidity, and mortality were compared. The study investigates whether TBI is an independent risk factor for acute hemodynamic instability in BBMI patients, with the goal of improving trauma care strategies and understanding the systemic effects of TBI, particularly through the lens of the brain-gut axis.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged \>16 years
* Patients with surgically confirmed blunt bowel and/or mesenteric injuries (BBMI)
* Underwent therapeutic laparotomy
* Complete emergency department and operative records available
Exclusion Criteria:
* Isolated gastric, duodenal, or rectal injuries
* Pediatric patients (\<16 years)
* Incomplete or missing clinical records
* Penetrating trauma
* Patients who did not undergo surgery
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Presence of Shock
Timeframe: At Emergency Department (initial presentation)