The Kampala Trauma Score in the Outcome of Polytrauma Patients

Cmparison Between the Kampala Trauma Score and the Estimated Injury Severity Score in the Outcome of Polytrauma Patients in the Emergency Departments in Egypt.

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the predictive value of the Kampala Trauma Score in Egypt.

The main question it aims to answer is:

How does the performance of the Kampala Trauma Score compare to the Estimated Injury Severity Score in predicting outcomes for multi-traumatic patients in Egypt? Participants are adult polytrauma patients admitted to the emergency department during the study period.

Study Overview

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Conditions: Polytrauma Patients

Detailed Description

Two prominent scoring systems used in trauma care are the Kampala Trauma Score (KTS) and the Estimated Injury Severity Score (EISS). The KTS was specifically designed for use in low-resource settings, offering a practical tool for predicting patient outcomes based on readily available clinical data. This score integrates parameters such as age, systolic blood pressure, and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores, making it suitable for environments where advanced diagnostic tools may be lacking. Previous research has demonstrated the KTS's utility in various resource-limited settings, highlighting its role in effectively stratifying trauma patients and guiding triage decisions.

In contrast, the Estimated Injury Severity Score (EISS) is an adaptation of the Injury Severity Score (ISS), which incorporates both clinical and radiographic data to assess trauma severity comprehensively. The EISS uses an estimated approach to account for the often incomplete or preliminary information available in some clinical settings, aiming to provide a robust prediction of patient outcomes. While it is a more comprehensive tool than the KTS, its reliance on advanced imaging and detailed clinical information may limit its applicability in settings with restricted resources.

This study aims to conduct a cross-sectional comparison of the KTS and EISS to evaluate their relative effectiveness in assessing trauma severity and predicting patient outcomes. The results will provide valuable insights into the optimal use of trauma scoring systems and potentially inform improvements in trauma care practices

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Estimated): 110

Contacts and Locations

• Study Contact: Name: Ahmed A Sawy, MBBCH; Phone Number: +201069369158; Email: ahmed.16266110@med.aun.edu.eg
• Study Contact Backup: Name: Walaa A Siam, MD; Phone Number: +201000369868; Email: Walaa.adel@med.suez.edu.eg

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Polytrauma patients admitted to the emergency departments at Assiut University Hospital located in Assiut/Egypt and Suez Canal University Hospital located in Ismailia/Egypt.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult polytrauma patients
• Both genders

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with incomplete data or those who decline participation.
• Patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Patients managed outside the hospital.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Outcome of polytrauma patients as assessed by the Kampala Trauma Score	From 0 to 10 9-10 = mild 7-8 = moderate <6 = severe	From admission to 24 hours post admission

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Assiut University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Estimated): January 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): January 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): March 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: November 19, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: November 19, 2024
• First Posted (Estimated): November 21, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Estimated): November 21, 2024
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: November 19, 2024
• Last Verified: November 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Wounds and Injuries; Multiple Trauma
• Other Study ID Numbers: The Kampala Trauma Score value

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No
• product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.: No