DialysisNCT01059981
Analysis of Emergency Department (ED) Volumes During Natural Disasters
An observational study of Dialysis and Trauma Related Injuries, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston at 2 sites in United States.
Trial summary
The 'Analysis of Emergency Department Volumes during Natural Disasters' retrospective study focuses on three specified populations including dialysis patients, trauma patients, and patients poisoned by carbon monoxide. These three populations have one commonality - hurricanes, ie. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Dialysis, Trauma Related Injuries, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- How many people
- 1,000 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Aug 2009to Jun 2010
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Three populations: Dialsysis patients, trauma patients, and patients experiencing carbon monoxide poisonings during natural disasters.
Who may be able to join
- Patients with carbon monoxide poisoning in addition to trauma and dialysis patients admitted to the Memorial Hermann Health System's (MHHS) Emergency Department (ED) 1 week pre- and post-Hurricane Ike's landfall to the City of Houston, which was September 12, 2008.
Who cannot join
- Patients with the specified conditions that were not admitted during the time interval allotted.
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
United States2 sites
Memorial Hermann Hospital - Medical Center
Houston, Texas, 77030
University of TX Health Science Center, Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030
About this study
Official title: Analysis of Emergency Department Volumes During Natural Disasters
The 'Analysis of Emergency Department Volumes during Natural Disasters' retrospective study focuses on three specified populations including dialysis patients, trauma patients, and patients poisoned by carbon monoxide. These three populations have one commonality - hurricanes, ie. natural disasters, which is the exposure. Causal associations and significant correlations will be explored in all three subgroups.
- Conditions
- Dialysis, Trauma Related Injuries, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Medical subject headings
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dialysis patients | |
| 2 | Trauma patients | |
| 3 | Patients with carbon monoxide poisoning |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Feb 2010 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2009
- Primary completionMay 2010
- Study completionJun 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for DialysisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 1,000 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- James J McCarthy, MD, Principal investigator, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01059981
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HSC-MS-08-0656
- Status last verified
- Jul 2010
- First submitted
- 4 Feb 2009
- Last updated
- 8 Jul 2010
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jul 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Analysis of Emergency Department Volumes During Natural Disasters
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01059981
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HSC-MS-08-0656
- Conditions
- Dialysis, Trauma Related Injuries, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,000 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Aug 2009
- Primary completion
- May 2010 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Feb 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The 'Analysis of Emergency Department Volumes during Natural Disasters' retrospective study focuses on three specified populations including dialysis patients, trauma patients, and patients poisoned by carbon monoxide. These three populations have one commonality - hurricanes, ie. natural disasters, which is the exposure. Causal associations and significant correlations will be explored in all three subgroups.
Study design
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | –Dialysis patients |
| 2 | – | –Trauma patients |
| 3 | – | –Patients with carbon monoxide poisoning |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Three populations: Dialsysis patients, trauma patients, and patients experiencing carbon monoxide poisonings during natural disasters.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients with carbon monoxide poisoning in addition to trauma and dialysis patients admitted to the Memorial Hermann Health System's (MHHS) Emergency Department (ED) 1 week pre- and post-Hurricane Ike's landfall to the City of Houston, which was September 12, 2008.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients with the specified conditions that were not admitted during the time interval allotted.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Jul 2010.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
James J McCarthy, MD principal investigator
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Dialysis and Trauma Related Injuries, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston at 2 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jul 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Jul 2010.