BurnsNCT06779500
Pre-hospital Care in Burn Patients Presenting to Tertiary Care Centers of Nepal
An observational study of Burns, run by Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute Of Medicine. at 1 site in Nepal.
Trial summary
This cross-sectional study investigates pre-hospital practices among burn patients presenting to a tertiary care center in Nepal. It examines first aid measures, timelines to medical care, resuscitation protocols, and factors contributing to delays. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Burns
- How many people
- 196 participants
- Where
- 1 siteNepal
- Study dates
- 12 Nov 2021to 15 Jul 2022
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- 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: Burn patients presenting to a tertiary care center with diverse demographics, including variations in age, gender, socioeconomic status, and location, primarily from urban and rural settings in Nepal.
Who may be able to join
- Patients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds admitted to the study site with a primary diagnosis of burn injuries.
Who cannot join
- Patients with life-threatening injuries accompanying burns.
- Patients with a documented history of prior burn injuries.
- Individuals who decline to provide informed consent.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This cross-sectional study investigates pre-hospital practices among burn patients presenting to a tertiary care center in Nepal. It examines first aid measures, timelines to medical care, resuscitation protocols, and factors contributing to delays. Findings aim to highlight gaps in burn care and inform strategies to improve patient outcomes and management practices in resource-limited settings.
Read the detailed description
Burn injuries are a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries, contributing significantly to morbidity and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost. This study focuses on understanding the pre-hospital care practices among burn patients in Nepal, a region with limited burn care resources and high incidence rates. Using structured interviews and clinical data, the study explores the type and adequacy of first aid provided, factors influencing delays in accessing tertiary care, and the effectiveness of initial resuscitation. By identifying gaps in awareness, infrastructure, and healthcare delivery, the study seeks to propose actionable recommendations for enhancing burn care systems and improving outcomes for burn patients in Nepal.
- Conditions
- Burns
- Keywords
- Burn injuries, Burn resuscitation, Pre-hospital care
- Medical subject headings
- Burns
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Documentation of First Aid Practices Among Burn Patients
This outcome evaluates the initial first aid measures applied by burn patients or their caregivers before reaching a tertiary care center, including the type, adequacy, and timing of interventions.
Measured: within 1st hour of burn
Secondary outcomes (1)
Resuscitation Received in the First 24 Hours
Assesses the type, volume, and adequacy of resuscitation fluids administered within the initial 24-hour period following the burn injury.
Measured: First 24 hours after injury.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Jan 2025
- Study start12 Nov 2021
- Primary completion11 May 2022
- Study completion15 Jul 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for BurnsStudies 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
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 196 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute Of Medicine.
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ishwor Thapaliya, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute Of Medicine.
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06779500
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2021-028
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 11 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 16 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: The Individual Participant Data (IPD) from this study will be shared with other researchers upon reasonable request. Data to be shared will include de-identified participant data relevant to the study outcomes, including demographic information, first aid practices, treatment details, and timelines of burn care.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Pre-hospital Care in Burn Patients Presenting to Tertiary Care Centers of Nepal
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06779500
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2021-028
- Conditions
- Burns
- Keywords
- Burn injuries, Burn resuscitation, Pre-hospital care
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 196 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute Of Medicine.University, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Nov 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 May 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jul 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 16 Jan 2025 (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.
This cross-sectional study investigates pre-hospital practices among burn patients presenting to a tertiary care center in Nepal. It examines first aid measures, timelines to medical care, resuscitation protocols, and factors contributing to delays. Findings aim to highlight gaps in burn care and inform strategies to improve patient outcomes and management practices in resource-limited settings.
Detailed description
Burn injuries are a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries, contributing significantly to morbidity and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost. This study focuses on understanding the pre-hospital care practices among burn patients in Nepal, a region with limited burn care resources and high incidence rates. Using structured interviews and clinical data, the study explores the type and adequacy of first aid provided, factors influencing delays in accessing tertiary care, and the effectiveness of initial resuscitation. By identifying gaps in awareness, infrastructure, and healthcare delivery, the study seeks to propose actionable recommendations for enhancing burn care systems and improving outcomes for burn patients in Nepal.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Burn patients presenting to a tertiary care center with diverse demographics, including variations in age, gender, socioeconomic status, and location, primarily from urban and rural settings in Nepal.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds admitted to the study site with a primary diagnosis of burn injuries.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Patients with life-threatening injuries accompanying burns.
- Patients with a documented history of prior burn injuries.
- Individuals who decline to provide informed consent.
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
Documentation of First Aid Practices Among Burn Patients
Time frame: within 1st hour of burn
This outcome evaluates the initial first aid measures applied by burn patients or their caregivers before reaching a tertiary care center, including the type, adequacy, and timing of interventions.
1 secondary outcome
Resuscitation Received in the First 24 Hours
Time frame: First 24 hours after injury.
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 16 Jan 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The Individual Participant Data (IPD) from this study will be shared with other researchers upon reasonable request. Data to be shared will include de-identified participant data relevant to the study outcomes, including demographic information, first aid practices, treatment details, and timelines of burn care.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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 Burns, run by Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute Of Medicine. at 1 site in Nepal.
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 3 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 16 Jan 2025. 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 Nepal. 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?
Documentation of First Aid Practices Among Burn Patients (time frame: within 1st hour of burn). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
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 16 Jan 2025.