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NCT00573014 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Cervical Spine Clearance in Obtunded Trauma Patients
A clinical trial, sponsored by MetroHealth Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 197
- Enrollment target
NCT00573014 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by MetroHealth Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 197 participants.
The verdict
NCT00573014 has completed, sponsored by MetroHealth Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 197 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The optimal method of clearing the cervical spine in obtunded trauma patients is unclear. Computed tomography (CT) identifies most injuries but may miss ligamentous injuries. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has been widely used to exclude ligamentous injuries. We postulate that with the new generation of CT scanners, MR imaging is not needed to rule out significant injuries. Our protocol for clearing the cervical spine in obtunded trauma patients depends on CT alone. We are prospectively following these patients and performing a clinical examination when they are awake to show this is a safe approach.
Interventions
- OTHER Cervical Spine Clearance
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 197 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-10-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-09-30 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00573014
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00573014 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 197 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is MetroHealth Medical Center, which has 76 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Cervical Spine Clearance is the first listed.
NCT00573014 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00573014 about?
NCT00573014 is a clinical study titled "Cervical Spine Clearance in Obtunded Trauma Patients". The optimal method of clearing the cervical spine in obtunded trauma patients is unclear. Computed tomography (CT) identifies most injuries but may miss ligamentous injuries. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has been widely used to exclude ligamentous injuries. We postulate that with the new generati...
What is the current status of trial NCT00573014?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 197 participants. The study started on 2006-10-01. Estimated completion is 2008-09-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00573014?
The interventions under investigation include: Cervical Spine Clearance (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00573014?
This trial is sponsored by MetroHealth Medical Center, which has 76 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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