CompletedNot Applicable

High vs Low Fall Injuries in Asia: 7-Year Multicenter Study

59,099 participantsStarted 2016-01-01

Plain-language summary

This multicenter study revealed a declining overall incidence of fall-related injuries, accompanied by a rising proportion of high falls, predominantly among non-elderly males. Mortality risk increased significantly at fall heights of 3 and 6 meters, supporting current field triage thresholds. Across both high and low falls, lower SpO₂ and GCS were key predictors of 30-day mortality, with head injury being an additional risk factor in low fall cases

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * This study included adult patients (aged ≥18 years) who were transported by emergency medical services (EMS) between January 2016 and December 2022. * Fall injury patients Exclusion Criteria: * missing data on age, sex, injury mechanism, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate (HR), oxygen saturation (SpO₂), Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) for each body region, Injury Severity Score (ISS), Revised Trauma Score (RTS), or fall height * missing records of 30-day mortality

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?

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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

30-day mortality

Timeframe: 30-day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07093658

SponsorMackay Memorial Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-12

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