Trauma and substance use in penetrating abdominal injury
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at alcohol, drug use, and painkiller use in people with a penetrating abdominal injury (like a stab or gunshot wound to the belly). It aims to understand how these substances affect patient outcomes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are arriving at the emergency department with a wound that goes into your abdomen.
- You are 14 years old or older.
- You will be treated as usual for your injury, which may include surgery or close monitoring.
- You are being cared for at one of the participating trauma centers.
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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