Blunt Abdominal TraumaNCT07803211
Evaluation of the Blunt Abdominal Trauma Severity Score (BATSS) in Blunt Abdominal Trauma
An observational study of Blunt Abdominal Trauma and Abdominal Injuries, run by Assiut University.
Trial summary
Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is a leading cause of trauma-related morbidity and mortality, commonly caused by motor vehicle collisions, falls, and assaults. Early identification of significant intra-abdominal injury remains a major diagnostic challenge because physical examination alone has limited sensitivity in… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Blunt Abdominal Trauma, Abdominal Injuries, Intra-Abdominal Injury
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Oct 2026to Nov 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Adult patients presenting with blunt abdominal trauma to the Emergency Department at Assiut University Hospital within 24 hours of injury.
Who may be able to join
- Patients aged 18 years or older
- Patients presenting with blunt abdominal trauma
- Patients presenting within 24 hours of injury
- Patients who undergo initial trauma assessment including Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) examination
- Patients (or their legal guardians) who provide written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Penetrating abdominal trauma
- Patients younger than 18 years of age
- Pregnant women
- Patients referred after definitive surgical intervention at another hospital
- Patients with incomplete clinical or radiological data
- Patients who refuse participation
About this study
Official title: Prospective Evaluation of the Blunt Abdominal Trauma Severity Score (BATSS) for Predicting Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Blunt Abdominal Trauma at Assiut University Hospitals
Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is a leading cause of trauma-related morbidity and mortality, commonly caused by motor vehicle collisions, falls, and assaults. Early identification of significant intra-abdominal injury remains a major diagnostic challenge because physical examination alone has limited sensitivity in patients with altered consciousness or distracting injuries.
The Blunt Abdominal Trauma Severity Score (BATSS) is a rapid bedside assessment tool that integrates clinical signs, hemodynamic parameters, and Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) findings to risk-stratify patients presenting with blunt abdominal trauma.
This prospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of BATSS in adult patients presenting with blunt abdominal trauma to the Emergency Department at Assiut University Hospitals. Enrolled participants will be scored upon initial presentation and categorized into low-, moderate-, or high-risk groups to assess the score's ability to predict the definitive mode of management (operative intervention versus conservative observation), intensive care unit (ICU) admission, in-hospital mortality, and post-traumatic complications.
- Keywords
- Blunt Abdominal Trauma Severity Score, BATSS, Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma, FAST examination, Trauma scoring system, Operative management, Emergency trauma assessment
- Medical subject headings
- Abdominal Injuries
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blunt Abdominal Trauma Patients | Adult patients aged 18 years or older presenting with blunt abdominal trauma to the Emergency Department within 24 hours of injury. All enrolled patients undergo initial trauma assessment according to the ATLS protocol, including a Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) examination. The Blunt Abdominal Trauma Severity Score (BATSS) is calculated upon admission to stratify patients into low-risk (<8 points), moderate-risk (8-11 points), and high-risk (≥12 points) groups. Subsequent diagnostic evaluations (such as contrast-enhanced CT) and management pathways (operative intervention vs. conservative observation) are recorded and followed up to assess outcomes. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number of Participants Requiring Operative Management
Number of participants with blunt abdominal trauma who undergo surgical operative intervention (such as exploratory laparotomy) during hospitalization.
Measured: 7 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Sep 2026
- Study startOct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionOct 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionNov 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Blunt Abdominal TraumaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Assiut UniversityThe 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
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Alaa Moussa Mahmoud, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07803211
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BATSS in Blunt Abdomen Trauma
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 31 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prospective Evaluation of the Blunt Abdominal Trauma Severity Score (BATSS) for Predicting Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Blunt Abdominal Trauma at Assiut University Hospitals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07803211
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BATSS in Blunt Abdomen Trauma
- Keywords
- Blunt Abdominal Trauma Severity Score, BATSS, Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma, FAST examination, Trauma scoring system, Operative management, Emergency trauma assessment
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Oct 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Nov 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Sep 2026 (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.
Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is a leading cause of trauma-related morbidity and mortality, commonly caused by motor vehicle collisions, falls, and assaults. Early identification of significant intra-abdominal injury remains a major diagnostic challenge because physical examination alone has limited sensitivity in patients with altered consciousness or distracting injuries.
The Blunt Abdominal Trauma Severity Score (BATSS) is a rapid bedside assessment tool that integrates clinical signs, hemodynamic parameters, and Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) findings to risk-stratify patients presenting with blunt abdominal trauma.
This prospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of BATSS in adult patients presenting with blunt abdominal trauma to the Emergency Department at Assiut University Hospitals. Enrolled participants will be scored upon initial presentation and categorized into low-, moderate-, or high-risk groups to assess the score's ability to predict the definitive mode of management (operative intervention versus conservative observation), intensive care unit (ICU) admission, in-hospital mortality, and post-traumatic complications.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Blunt Abdominal Trauma Patients | – | –Adult patients aged 18 years or older presenting with blunt abdominal trauma to the Emergency Department within 24 hours of injury. All enrolled patients undergo initial trauma assessment according to the ATLS protocol, including a Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) examination. The Blunt Abdominal Trauma Severity Score (BATSS) is calculated upon admission to stratify patients into low-risk (<8 points), moderate-risk (8-11 points), and high-risk (≥12 points) groups. Subsequent diagnostic evaluations (such as contrast-enhanced CT) and management pathways (operative intervention vs. conservative observation) are recorded and followed up to assess outcomes. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Adult patients presenting with blunt abdominal trauma to the Emergency Department at Assiut University Hospital within 24 hours of injury.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patients aged 18 years or older
- Patients presenting with blunt abdominal trauma
- Patients presenting within 24 hours of injury
- Patients who undergo initial trauma assessment including Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) examination
- Patients (or their legal guardians) who provide written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Penetrating abdominal trauma
- Patients younger than 18 years of age
- Pregnant women
- Patients referred after definitive surgical intervention at another hospital
- Patients with incomplete clinical or radiological data
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
Number of Participants Requiring Operative Management
Time frame: 7 days
Number of participants with blunt abdominal trauma who undergo surgical operative intervention (such as exploratory laparotomy) during hospitalization.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Sep 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Blunt Abdominal Trauma and Abdominal Injuries, run by Assiut University.
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 5 inclusion and 6 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Number of Participants Requiring Operative Management (time frame: 7 days). 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 3 Sep 2026.