Testing a new chest injury score for blunt trauma
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study is testing a new way to check how serious chest injuries from blunt force (like car crashes) are in the emergency room. It may help doctors quickly decide what care you need.
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Who can take part
- You have a chest injury from a blunt force like a car accident, fall, or direct hit (not a stab or gunshot).
- You arrived at the emergency room within 4 hours of the injury.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are not pregnant.
- You have not had major chest surgery in the past, like on your lungs or heart.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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