Critical IllnessNCT01243021
Validation of an Early Warning Score Based Triage System in the Emergency Department
An observational study of Critical Illness, run by Bispebjerg Hospital at 1 site in Denmark.
Trial summary
At Bispebjerg Hospital we have introduced an Early Warning Score based triage system , called Bispebjerg Early Warning Score (BEWS), in order to identify critically ill patient on arrival at the emergency department. The purpose of this study is to validate our triage system. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Critical Illness
- How many people
- 300 participants
- Where
- 1 siteDenmark
- Study dates
- Apr 2009to Sep 2009
- 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: When arriving at the emergency department patients are divided into on of three groups (red, blue nd white) according to the severity of their condition based on common regional guidelines. Red patients are the most servelery ill or injured patients. A random sample of "red" patients are included in this study
Who may be able to join
- "Red" patient
- Seen in our emergency department between 1. april 2009 and 30. september 2009
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Nurse Administered Early Warning Score System Can be Used for Emergency Department Triage
At Bispebjerg Hospital we have introduced an Early Warning Score based triage system , called Bispebjerg Early Warning Score (BEWS), in order to identify critically ill patient on arrival at the emergency department. The purpose of this study is to validate our triage system.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness
- Medical subject headings
- Critical Illness
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Critical illness
The investigators have defined a critically ill patient as a patient who dies within 48 hours of arrival at the emergency department or who is admitted to ICU within 48 hours of arrival at the emergency department
Measured: 48 hours
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Nov 2010 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2009
- Primary completionSep 2009
- Study completionSep 2009
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 Critical IllnessStudies 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
- 300 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Dorthea Christensen, MD, Principal investigator, Bispebjerg Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01243021
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BBH98765
- Status last verified
- Nov 2010
- First submitted
- 17 Nov 2010
- Last updated
- 18 Nov 2010
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Christensen D, Jensen NM, Maaloe R, Rudolph SS, Belhage B, Perrild H. Nurse-administered early warning score system can be used for emergency department triage. Dan Med Bull. 2011 Jun;58(6):A4221.
PubMed 21651873
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Nov 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Nurse Administered Early Warning Score System Can be Used for Emergency Department Triage
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01243021
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BBH98765
- Conditions
- Critical Illness
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Bispebjerg HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Apr 2009
- Primary completion
- Sep 2009 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2009 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Nov 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.
At Bispebjerg Hospital we have introduced an Early Warning Score based triage system , called Bispebjerg Early Warning Score (BEWS), in order to identify critically ill patient on arrival at the emergency department. The purpose of this study is to validate our triage system.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- When arriving at the emergency department patients are divided into on of three groups (red, blue nd white) according to the severity of their condition based on common regional guidelines. Red patients are the most servelery ill or injured patients. A random sample of "red" patients are included in this study
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- "Red" patient
- Seen in our emergency department between 1. april 2009 and 30. september 2009
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
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
Critical illness
Time frame: 48 hours
The investigators have defined a critically ill patient as a patient who dies within 48 hours of arrival at the emergency department or who is admitted to ICU within 48 hours of arrival at the emergency department
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 18 Nov 2010.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 21651873Christensen D, Jensen NM, Maaloe R, Rudolph SS, Belhage B, Perrild H. Nurse-administered early warning score system can be used for emergency department triage. Dan Med Bull. 2011 Jun;58(6):A4221.
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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.
Dorthea Christensen, MD principal investigator
Bispebjerg Hospital
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 Critical Illness, run by Bispebjerg Hospital at 1 site in Denmark.
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 2 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 18 Nov 2010. 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 Denmark. 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?
Critical illness (time frame: 48 hours). 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 NCT01243021, 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 18 Nov 2010.