Diagnostic Value of Whole-Body Computed Tomography (WBCT) Scores in Pediatric Trauma Patients

Launched by MARMARA UNIVERSITY PENDIK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL · Dec 8, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how effective certain scoring systems can be in deciding whether children who have experienced trauma really need a whole-body CT scan. Whole-body CT scans help doctors see if there are any injuries, but they can expose kids to a lot of radiation, which is a concern. The goal is to use scores like the Pediatric Polytrauma CT Indication Score (PePCI) and the Manchester Trauma Imaging Score (ManTIS) to help determine which kids actually need these scans, potentially reducing unnecessary exposure to radiation.

To be eligible for this study, children who come to the emergency department with trauma and are being monitored in the "red zone" (the area for serious cases) can participate, as long as their legal guardians give consent. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and it will take place in Türkiye. Parents can expect that their child will be assessed using these scoring systems to see if a CT scan is truly needed, which could help make trauma care safer for kids.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • All pediatric trauma patients who present to the emergency red zone or are deemed appropriate for monitoring in the red zone during their emergency department visit.
• • Patients for whom consent to participate in the study is provided by their legal guardians (as children are not able to provide consent independently)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who have previously been included in the study.
• • Patients who refuse treatment before their assessment is completed or withdraw their consent to participate in the study.
• • Patients with incomplete study data.