EmergenciesNCT03133702
Traumatic Characteristics of the Forensic Cases Admitted to Emergency Department and Errors in the Forensic Reports
An observational study of Emergencies and Trauma, run by Adiyaman University Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Objectives: to detect the mistakes and deficiencies of the forensic reports which was written and to detect the injury characteristics of the forensic cases applied to emergency service of a tertiary hospital. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 120 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Emergencies, Trauma
- What is being tested?
- Forensic cases
- How many people
- 4,300 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2014to 31 Dec 2014
- 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 18 to 120 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Traumatic forensic cases which applied to Emergency Department of Adıyaman University Tranining and Research Hospital, between January 01, 2014 and December 31, 2014.
Who may be able to join
- Traumatic forensic cases which written a forensic report were included in study.
Who cannot join
- The forensic cases which can not be reached the forensic report and patients' emergency department chart
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Adiyaman University Research Hospital
Adıyaman, Central, 02000
About this study
Official title: Characteristics of the Traumatic Forensic Cases Admitted to Emergency Department and Errors in the Forensic Reports
Objectives: to detect the mistakes and deficiencies of the forensic reports which was written and to detect the injury characteristics of the forensic cases applied to emergency service of a tertiary hospital.
Read the detailed description
All patients who applied for reasons such as crushing, traffic accidents, firearms and explosive injuries, assault, all kinds of injuries, burns, electric shock, asphyxia, torture, child abuse, falls and other injuries, poisoning and suicide attempt are a forensic case.Traumatic forensic cases are often confronted in emergency departments, Aim to this study is to detect the mistakes and deficiencies of the forensic reports which was written and also aimed to detect the injury characteristics of the forensic cases applied to emergency department which is the most important center in region at a tertiary hospital.
- Conditions
- Emergencies, Trauma
- Being tested
- Forensic cases
- Medical subject headings
- Emergencies, Wounds and Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Forensic casesOther
Forensic cases which were admitted to the Emergency Department
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Forensic cases admitted to Emergency department
Forensic cases by data obtained from medical records
Measured: one year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Apr 2017
- Study start1 Jan 2014
- Primary completion31 Dec 2014
- Study completion31 Dec 2014
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for EmergenciesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 4,300 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Adiyaman University Research Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Umut Gulacti, Adiyaman University Research Hospital
- Investigators
- Umut Gulacti, Principal investigator, Adiyaman University of Medical Faculty
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03133702
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ADYU 6
- Status last verified
- Apr 2017
- First submitted
- 26 Apr 2017
- Last updated
- 28 Apr 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Buchanan A, Norko M. The forensic evaluation and report: an agenda for research. J Am Acad Psychiatry Law. 2013;41(3):359-65.
PubMed 24051588
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Apr 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Characteristics of the Traumatic Forensic Cases Admitted to Emergency Department and Errors in the Forensic Reports
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03133702
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ADYU 6
- Conditions
- Emergencies, Trauma
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 4,300 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Adiyaman University Research HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2014 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2014 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2014 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Apr 2017 (actual)
- 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.
Objectives: to detect the mistakes and deficiencies of the forensic reports which was written and to detect the injury characteristics of the forensic cases applied to emergency service of a tertiary hospital.
Detailed description
All patients who applied for reasons such as crushing, traffic accidents, firearms and explosive injuries, assault, all kinds of injuries, burns, electric shock, asphyxia, torture, child abuse, falls and other injuries, poisoning and suicide attempt are a forensic case.Traumatic forensic cases are often confronted in emergency departments, Aim to this study is to detect the mistakes and deficiencies of the forensic reports which was written and also aimed to detect the injury characteristics of the forensic cases applied to emergency department which is the most important center in region at a tertiary hospital.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 120 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Traumatic forensic cases which applied to Emergency Department of Adıyaman University Tranining and Research Hospital, between January 01, 2014 and December 31, 2014.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Traumatic forensic cases which written a forensic report were included in study.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- The forensic cases which can not be reached the forensic report and patients' emergency department chart
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic casesForensic cases which were admitted to the Emergency Department | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Forensic cases admitted to Emergency department
Time frame: one year
Forensic cases by data obtained from medical records
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 28 Apr 2017.
- Background: PubMed 24051588Buchanan A, Norko M. The forensic evaluation and report: an agenda for research. J Am Acad Psychiatry Law. 2013;41(3):359-65.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Umut Gulacti principal investigator
Adiyaman University of Medical Faculty
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Emergencies and Trauma, run by Adiyaman University Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 28 Apr 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). 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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Forensic cases admitted to Emergency department (time frame: one year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03133702, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 28 Apr 2017.