Completed

NCT Number: NCT04999397

Penetrating Cardiac Injuries: Outcome of Treatment From a Level 1 Trauma Centre in South

Retrospective observational study design auditing the outcomes of cardiac injuries in a single centre

Completed

Looking for future studies?

Notify Me

Key information

Conditions

Penetrating Cardiac Trauma

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Charlotte Maxeke Johanneburg Academic Hospital

Johannesburg, Gautheng, 2193, South Africa

About this study

retrospective study over a two-year period. The demographics, injury sustained, clinical physiological parameters, mechanism of injury, injury site and patterns, outcomes and in-hospital mortality description of patients who were admitted at a single centre for further management of their cardiac injuries. Investigations performed, and procedures that were undertaken were also documented. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed. P-value of <0,05 was considered clinically significant.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All Priority one penetrating cardiac injuries seen at CMJAH in patients who were 18 years and older -

Exclusion criteria

Dead on arrival

Treatment and study plan

standards clinical management

Other

outcomes seen in cardiac injuries post clincal care

Primary outcomes

List injury patterns

Time frame: study period (Jan 2018-Dec 2019)

chamber involved
List of Mechanisms seen

Time frame: study period (Jan 2016-Dec 2019)

describe the type of mechanism involved in injury
outcomes

Time frame: study period (Jan 2016-Dec 2019)

overall inhospitable mortality and outcomes

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Witwatersrand, South Africa

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Aug 10, 2021
Registry last updated: Aug 25, 2021

OpenTrials presents study information sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. The official registry record should be consulted for the latest information.

View the official ClinicalTrials.gov record (opens in a new tab)

This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.