An observational study in Blunt Abdominal Trauma, Abdominal Injuries and Intra-Abdominal Injury, sponsored by Assiut University. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-03.
Sponsored by Assiut University · Observational
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.
60 studies on the registry are indexed under Abdominal Injuries; 19 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 120 is below the median of 200 across 30 observational studies indexed under Abdominal Injuries.
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Adult patients presenting with blunt abdominal trauma to the Emergency Department at Assiut University Hospital within 24 hours of injury.
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Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
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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.
Number of Participants Requiring Operative Management
Number of participants with blunt abdominal trauma who undergo surgical operative intervention (such as exploratory laparotomy) during hospitalization.
Time frame: 7 days
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Start is estimated for Oct 2026; primary completion for Oct 2027, 12 months later.
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