TriageCRT_TriageERNCT07054151
Clinical Predictors of Capillary Refill Time and Their Association With Triage Categories
An observational study of Triage and Emergency Medical Services, run by Izmir Democracy University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This observational study aims to determine the correlation between capillary refill time (CRT) and vital parameters in patients presenting to the emergency department. It explores whether CRT is associated with triage categories and vital signs in non-traumatic patients, including oxygen saturation (SpO₂), heart rate… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 90 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Triage, Emergency Medical Services, Vital Signs Monitoring
- What is being tested?
- No clinical intervention (observational study only)
- How many people
- 313 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2024to 30 Sep 2024
- 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 90 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consists of non-trauma patients who applied to the emergency department of Buca Research and Training Hospital.
Who may be able to join
- individuals over the age of 18 years who consented to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- The presence of pregnancy
- Multiple traumas resulting in hypovolemia
- The absence of fingers or limbs
- The utilization of vasopressors or inotropic pharmacological agents
- The existence of peripheral arterial disease
- The presence of nail polish or fake nails
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Buca Training and Research Hospital, Emergency Deaprtment
Izmir
About this study
Official title: Clinical Predictors of Capillary Refill Time and Their Association With Triage Categories From the Emergency Department Perspective: A Cross-Sectional Study
This observational study aims to determine the correlation between capillary refill time (CRT) and vital parameters in patients presenting to the emergency department.
It explores whether CRT is associated with triage categories and vital signs in non-traumatic patients, including oxygen saturation (SpO₂), heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, body temperature, forearm temperature, and respiratory rate.
Patients admitted to the emergency department of a training and research hospital were assigned triage codes (green, yellow, red). Their CRT was measured three times, and vital signs were recorded accordingly.
Read the detailed description
In the initial evaluation, patients admitted to the emergency department were assigned a triage color code, categorized as green, yellow, or red. In the color-coding system employed, green was designated as low urgency, yellow as medium urgency, and red as urgent. The allocation of triage codes is the responsibility of nurses who have undergone the requisite training. Following the completion of the assigned task, the emergency specialist proceeded to meticulously record a series of physiological parameters. These parameters included the CRT (in seconds), the percentage of oxygen saturation in the blood (SpO2%), the heart rate (in minutes), the systolic and diastolic blood pressure (in mmHg), the body temperature (in degrees Celsius), the forearm temperature measured at the CRT, and the respiratory rate (in minutes). CRT was evaluated three times for each patient, and the mean of these values was recorded as the CRT.
- Conditions
- Triage, Emergency Medical Services, Vital Signs Monitoring, Hypoperfusion, Hemodynamic Instability
- Being tested
- No clinical intervention (observational study only)
- Keywords
- Vital parameters, capillary refill time, prediction, Non-trauma Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Triage, clinical decision-making
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
No clinical intervention (observational study only)Other
This is an observational study. No experimental or clinical intervention was applied. Only non-invasive data collection such as capillary refill time and vital sign measurements was performed.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Non-traumatic patients admitted to the emergency department of Izmir Democracy University Buca Seyfi | Not described Receives: Other: No clinical intervention (observational study only) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Triage Code Assignment
Triage code assignment will be completed within the first 30 minutes of the patient's initial presentation to the emergency department (ED). Patients will be categorized into green, yellow, or red triage groups based on standard emergency triage protocols upon admission.
Following this, the patient will be transferred to the designated emergency care room (ER) based on the assigned triage code and further clinical evaluation and treatment.
Initially, the triage nurse will assess the patient and assign the triage code. Following this, the patient will be transferred to the designated emergency care room (ER), where a specialist emergency physician will perform further clinical evaluation and treatment.
Measured: Baseline [within 30 minutes of initial Emergency department admission triage assessment]
Capillary Refill Time (CRT) in Seconds
CRT will be measured in seconds using a stopwatch after pressing the fingertip. The measurement will be repeated three times and average was calculated.Triage code assignment will be completed within the first 30 minutes of the patient's initial presentation to the emergency department (ED). Following this, the patient will be transferred to the designated emergency care room (ER) based on the assigned triage code, and all vital parameters (e.g., capillary refill time, heart rate, blood pressure) will be measured within 10 minutes of entering the emergency care area.
Measured: Single measurement by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room
Heart Rate
Heart rate will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: Beats per minute Measurement technique:: Measured using clinical monitor.. Upon the patient's initial presentation to the emergency department (ED), triage code assignment will be completed within the first 30 minutes. Based on the assigned code, the patient will be directed to the appropriate emergency care room (ER). Heart rate measurements will be taken within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room.
Measured: The patient is then assessed by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of being transferred to the ER triage code section. (Single measurement )
Systolic Blood Pressure
systolic blood pressure will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: mmHg Measurement technique: Measured using clinical monitor.
Upon the patient's initial presentation to the emergency department (ED), triage code assignment will be completed within the first 30 minutes. Based on the assigned triage code, the patient will be directed to the appropriate emergency care room (ER).
Systolic blood pressure will be measured once, within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room.
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure will be measured simultaneously in a single session within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room.
Measured: Single simultaneous measurement (systolic and diastolic) by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of arrival in the emergency care room (ER).
Diastolic Blood Pressure
diastolic blood pressure will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: mmHg Measurement technique: Measured using clinical monitor. Upon the patient's initial presentation to the emergency department (ED), triage code assignment will be completed within 30 minutes. Based on the assigned triage code, the patient will be transferred to the appropriate emergency care room (ER).
Diastolic and systolic blood pressure will be measured simultaneously in a single session within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room.
Measured: Single simultaneous measurement (systolic and diastolic) by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of arrival in the emergency care room (ER).
SpO2 (Oxygen Saturation)
SpO2 will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: Percent (%) Measurement technique: Measured using pulse oximetry. Oxygen saturation (SpO₂), along with other vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate), will be measured in a single session within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room.
Measured: Single measurement by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room
Respiratory Rate
respiratory rate will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: Breaths per minute Measurement technique: Measured using observation and counting.
Measured: Following the patient's admission to the ER, the triage nurse determins the patient's triage code. The patient is then assessed by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of being transferred to the ER triage code section. (single timepoint)
Forearm Temperature
Forearm temperature will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: Degrees Celsius Measurement technique: Measured using infrared thermometer.
Measured: Single measurement by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room (ER).
Body Temperature
Body temperature will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: Degrees Celsius. Body temperature was measured with a Yobekan model KV-11 infrared measuring device.
Measurement technique: Measured using infrared thermometer. All vital signs, including body temperature, were assessed sequentially by the same emergency physician within 10 minutes after the patient was transferred to the emergency care room (ER).
Measured: Single measurement by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room (ER).
Secondary outcomes (2)
Correlation Between Capillary Refill Time and Age
Pearson correlation analysis will be used to assess the correlation between capillary refill time (measured in seconds using a stopwatch and averaged from three measurements) and patient age (recorded in years from patient records).
Unit of Measure:
Capillary Refill Time (Mean): seconds Age: years
Measurement Tool:
CRT measured with a stopwatch by a trained emergency specialist Age extracted from patient record All CRT measurements will be taken within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room by the same emergency physician, as part of the initial clinical evaluation.
Measured: During the study period through data collection and data entry, expected to be completed within an average of 3 months.
Association Between Prolonged CRT (>2s) and Triage Category
Logistic regression will be used to assess the association between prolonged CRT (defined as >2 seconds, averaged from three measurements using a stopwatch) and triage category (Green, Yellow, Red) assigned at emergency department admission.
Unit of Measure:
CRT: seconds Triage: categorical (Green, Yellow, Red)
Measurement Tool:
CRT measured with a stopwatch (three repetitions, averaged) Triage assignment performed by certified triage nurse based on hospital protocol All CRT measurements were performed within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room by the same emergency physician, as part of the initial vital sign assessment.
Measured: During the study period through data collection and data entry, expected to be completed within an average of 3 months.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Jul 2025
- Study start1 Jul 2024
- Primary completion30 Sep 2024
- Study completion30 Sep 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (19)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for TriageStudies 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
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 313 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Zeynep Sofuoglu, Izmir Democracy University
- Investigators
- Aysel Başer, Assoc.Prof., Study director, Izmir Democracy University, Medical Faculty
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07054151
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IzmirDemocracy
- Acronym
- CRT_TriageER
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 21 May 2025
- Last updated
- 8 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Individual participant data (IPD) will be shared with other researchers upon reasonable request, provided they submit a clear and justified explanation of their research purpose.
Publications
Adhikari S. Available at: www.jgpeman.com, eISSN: 2363-1168 28 SHORT REVIEW: CAPILLARY REFILLL VS SERUM LACTATE IN SEPTIC. Vol. 7, SHOCK Journal of General Practice and Emergency Medicine of Nepal. 2018.
Sheridan DC, Kohn-Loncarica GA, Nunez P, Hudson R, Lin A, Samatham R, Hansen ML. Point-of-Care Noninvasive Technology for Pediatric Dehydration Assessment. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2023 Aug 1;39(8):569-573. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000002824. Epub 2022 Oct 10.
PubMed 36252055Baker AH, Mazandi VM, Norton JS, Melendez E. Emergency Department Sepsis Triage Scoring Tool Elements Associated With Hypotension Within 24 Hours in Children With Fever and Tachycardia. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2024 Sep 1;40(9):644-649. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000003153. Epub 2024 Mar 13.
PubMed 38471759Sheridan DC, Cloutier R, Kibler A, Hansen ML. Cutting-Edge Technology for Rapid Bedside Assessment of Capillary Refill Time for Early Diagnosis and Resuscitation of Sepsis. Front Med (Lausanne). 2020 Dec 21;7:612303. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.612303. eCollection 2020.
PubMed 33425956Jacquet-Lagreze M, Bouhamri N, Portran P, Schweizer R, Baudin F, Lilot M, Fornier W, Fellahi JL. Capillary refill time variation induced by passive leg raising predicts capillary refill time response to volume expansion. Crit Care. 2019 Aug 16;23(1):281. doi: 10.1186/s13054-019-2560-0.
PubMed 31420052Ait-Oufella H, Bige N, Boelle PY, Pichereau C, Alves M, Bertinchamp R, Baudel JL, Galbois A, Maury E, Guidet B. Capillary refill time exploration during septic shock. Intensive Care Med. 2014 Jul;40(7):958-64. doi: 10.1007/s00134-014-3326-4. Epub 2014 May 9.
PubMed 24811942Faul A, Lang. Correlation Problems Referring to One Correlation Comparison of a correlation with a constant 0 (bivariate normal model) Comparison of a correlation with 0 (point biserial model) Comparison of a correlation with a constant 0 (tetrachoric correlation model).
Sansone CM, Prendin F, Giordano G, Casati P, Destrebecq A, Terzoni S. Relationship between Capillary Refill Time at Triage and Abnormal Clinical Condition: A Prospective Study. Open Nurs J. 2017 Jul 26;11:84-90. doi: 10.2174/1874434601711010084. eCollection 2017.
PubMed 28839512Schriger DL, Baraff L. Defining normal capillary refill: variation with age, sex, and temperature. Ann Emerg Med. 1988 Sep;17(9):932-5. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(88)80675-9.
PubMed 3415066Jacquet-Lagreze M, Wiart C, Schweizer R, Didier L, Ruste M, Coutrot M, Legrand M, Baudin F, Javouhey E, Depret F, Fellahi JL. Capillary refill time for the management of acute circulatory failure: a survey among pediatric and adult intensivists. BMC Emerg Med. 2022 Jul 18;22(1):131. doi: 10.1186/s12873-022-00681-x.
PubMed 35850662Lewin J, Maconochie I. Capillary refill time in adults. Emerg Med J. 2008 Jun;25(6):325-6. doi: 10.1136/emj.2007.055244. No abstract available.
PubMed 18499809Hazinski MF, Zaritsky AL, Nadkarni CD. PALS Provider Manual. Dallas: American Heart Association; 2002.
Van der Mullen J, Wise R, Vermeulen G, Moonen PJ, Malbrain MLNG. Assessment of hypovolaemia in the critically ill. Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther. 2018;50(2):141-149. doi: 10.5603/AIT.a2017.0077. Epub 2017 Nov 28.
PubMed 29182211McGuire D, Gotlib A, King J. Capillary Refill Time. 2023 Apr 23. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557753/
PubMed 32491685Champion HR, Sacco WJ, Hannan DS, Lepper RL, Atzinger ES, Copes WS, Prall RH. Assessment of injury severity: the triage index. Crit Care Med. 1980 Apr;8(4):201-8. doi: 10.1097/00003246-198004000-00001.
PubMed 7357873
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Clinical Predictors of Capillary Refill Time and Their Association With Triage Categories From the Emergency Department Perspective: A Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07054151
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CRT_TriageER / IzmirDemocracy
- Conditions
- Triage, Emergency Medical Services, Vital Signs Monitoring, Hypoperfusion, Hemodynamic Instability
- Keywords
- Vital parameters, capillary refill time, prediction, Non-trauma Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Triage, clinical decision-making
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 313 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Izmir Democracy UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Jul 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 observational study aims to determine the correlation between capillary refill time (CRT) and vital parameters in patients presenting to the emergency department.
It explores whether CRT is associated with triage categories and vital signs in non-traumatic patients, including oxygen saturation (SpO₂), heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, body temperature, forearm temperature, and respiratory rate.
Patients admitted to the emergency department of a training and research hospital were assigned triage codes (green, yellow, red). Their CRT was measured three times, and vital signs were recorded accordingly.
Detailed description
In the initial evaluation, patients admitted to the emergency department were assigned a triage color code, categorized as green, yellow, or red. In the color-coding system employed, green was designated as low urgency, yellow as medium urgency, and red as urgent. The allocation of triage codes is the responsibility of nurses who have undergone the requisite training. Following the completion of the assigned task, the emergency specialist proceeded to meticulously record a series of physiological parameters. These parameters included the CRT (in seconds), the percentage of oxygen saturation in the blood (SpO2%), the heart rate (in minutes), the systolic and diastolic blood pressure (in mmHg), the body temperature (in degrees Celsius), the forearm temperature measured at the CRT, and the respiratory rate (in minutes). CRT was evaluated three times for each patient, and the mean of these values was recorded as the CRT.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Non-traumatic patients admitted to the emergency department of Izmir Democracy University Buca Seyfi | – | Other: No clinical intervention (observational study only) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of non-trauma patients who applied to the emergency department of Buca Research and Training Hospital.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- individuals over the age of 18 years who consented to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- The presence of pregnancy
- Multiple traumas resulting in hypovolemia
- The absence of fingers or limbs
- The utilization of vasopressors or inotropic pharmacological agents
- The existence of peripheral arterial disease
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 |
|---|---|---|
| No clinical intervention (observational study only)This is an observational study. No experimental or clinical intervention was applied. Only non-invasive data collection such as capillary refill time and vital sign measurements was performed. | Other | Non-traumatic patients admitted to the emergency department of Izmir Democracy University Buca Seyfi |
Primary outcome
Triage Code Assignment
Time frame: Baseline [within 30 minutes of initial Emergency department admission triage assessment]
Triage code assignment will be completed within the first 30 minutes of the patient's initial presentation to the emergency department (ED). Patients will be categorized into green, yellow, or red triage groups based on standard emergency triage protocols upon admission. Following this, the patient will be transferred to the designated emergency care room (ER) based on the assigned triage code and further clinical evaluation and treatment. Initially, the triage nurse will assess the patient and assign the triage code. Following this, the patient will be transferred to the designated emergency care room (ER), where a specialist emergency physician will perform further clinical evaluation and treatment.
Capillary Refill Time (CRT) in Seconds
Time frame: Single measurement by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room
CRT will be measured in seconds using a stopwatch after pressing the fingertip. The measurement will be repeated three times and average was calculated.Triage code assignment will be completed within the first 30 minutes of the patient's initial presentation to the emergency department (ED). Following this, the patient will be transferred to the designated emergency care room (ER) based on the assigned triage code, and all vital parameters (e.g., capillary refill time, heart rate, blood pressure) will be measured within 10 minutes of entering the emergency care area.
Heart Rate
Time frame: The patient is then assessed by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of being transferred to the ER triage code section. (Single measurement )
Heart rate will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: Beats per minute Measurement technique:: Measured using clinical monitor.. Upon the patient's initial presentation to the emergency department (ED), triage code assignment will be completed within the first 30 minutes. Based on the assigned code, the patient will be directed to the appropriate emergency care room (ER). Heart rate measurements will be taken within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room.
Systolic Blood Pressure
Time frame: Single simultaneous measurement (systolic and diastolic) by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of arrival in the emergency care room (ER).
systolic blood pressure will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: mmHg Measurement technique: Measured using clinical monitor. Upon the patient's initial presentation to the emergency department (ED), triage code assignment will be completed within the first 30 minutes. Based on the assigned triage code, the patient will be directed to the appropriate emergency care room (ER). Systolic blood pressure will be measured once, within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure will be measured simultaneously in a single session within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room.
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Time frame: Single simultaneous measurement (systolic and diastolic) by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of arrival in the emergency care room (ER).
diastolic blood pressure will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: mmHg Measurement technique: Measured using clinical monitor. Upon the patient's initial presentation to the emergency department (ED), triage code assignment will be completed within 30 minutes. Based on the assigned triage code, the patient will be transferred to the appropriate emergency care room (ER). Diastolic and systolic blood pressure will be measured simultaneously in a single session within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room.
SpO2 (Oxygen Saturation)
Time frame: Single measurement by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room
SpO2 will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: Percent (%) Measurement technique: Measured using pulse oximetry. Oxygen saturation (SpO₂), along with other vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate), will be measured in a single session within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room.
Respiratory Rate
Time frame: Following the patient's admission to the ER, the triage nurse determins the patient's triage code. The patient is then assessed by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of being transferred to the ER triage code section. (single timepoint)
respiratory rate will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: Breaths per minute Measurement technique: Measured using observation and counting.
Forearm Temperature
Time frame: Single measurement by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room (ER).
Forearm temperature will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: Degrees Celsius Measurement technique: Measured using infrared thermometer.
Body Temperature
Time frame: Single measurement by the emergency physician within 10 minutes of the patient's arrival in the emergency care room (ER).
Body temperature will be recorded using standard clinical devices. Unit: Degrees Celsius. Body temperature was measured with a Yobekan model KV-11 infrared measuring device. Measurement technique: Measured using infrared thermometer. All vital signs, including body temperature, were assessed sequentially by the same emergency physician within 10 minutes after the patient was transferred to the emergency care room (ER).
2 secondary outcomes
Correlation Between Capillary Refill Time and Age
Time frame: During the study period through data collection and data entry, expected to be completed within an average of 3 months.
Association Between Prolonged CRT (>2s) and Triage Category
Time frame: During the study period through data collection and data entry, expected to be completed within an average of 3 months.
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 8 Jul 2025.
- Results publicationAdhikari S. Available at: www.jgpeman.com, eISSN: 2363-1168 28 SHORT REVIEW: CAPILLARY REFILLL VS SERUM LACTATE IN SEPTIC. Vol. 7, SHOCK Journal of General Practice and Emergency Medicine of Nepal. 2018.
- Results publication: PubMed 36252055Sheridan DC, Kohn-Loncarica GA, Nunez P, Hudson R, Lin A, Samatham R, Hansen ML. Point-of-Care Noninvasive Technology for Pediatric Dehydration Assessment. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2023 Aug 1;39(8):569-573. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000002824. Epub 2022 Oct 10.
- Results publication: PubMed 38471759Baker AH, Mazandi VM, Norton JS, Melendez E. Emergency Department Sepsis Triage Scoring Tool Elements Associated With Hypotension Within 24 Hours in Children With Fever and Tachycardia. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2024 Sep 1;40(9):644-649. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000003153. Epub 2024 Mar 13.
- Results publication: PubMed 33425956Sheridan DC, Cloutier R, Kibler A, Hansen ML. Cutting-Edge Technology for Rapid Bedside Assessment of Capillary Refill Time for Early Diagnosis and Resuscitation of Sepsis. Front Med (Lausanne). 2020 Dec 21;7:612303. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.612303. eCollection 2020.
- Results publication: PubMed 31420052Jacquet-Lagreze M, Bouhamri N, Portran P, Schweizer R, Baudin F, Lilot M, Fornier W, Fellahi JL. Capillary refill time variation induced by passive leg raising predicts capillary refill time response to volume expansion. Crit Care. 2019 Aug 16;23(1):281. doi: 10.1186/s13054-019-2560-0.
- Results publication: PubMed 24811942Ait-Oufella H, Bige N, Boelle PY, Pichereau C, Alves M, Bertinchamp R, Baudel JL, Galbois A, Maury E, Guidet B. Capillary refill time exploration during septic shock. Intensive Care Med. 2014 Jul;40(7):958-64. doi: 10.1007/s00134-014-3326-4. Epub 2014 May 9.
- Results publicationFaul A, Lang. Correlation Problems Referring to One Correlation Comparison of a correlation with a constant 0 (bivariate normal model) Comparison of a correlation with 0 (point biserial model) Comparison of a correlation with a constant 0 (tetrachoric correlation model).
- Results publication: PubMed 28839512Sansone CM, Prendin F, Giordano G, Casati P, Destrebecq A, Terzoni S. Relationship between Capillary Refill Time at Triage and Abnormal Clinical Condition: A Prospective Study. Open Nurs J. 2017 Jul 26;11:84-90. doi: 10.2174/1874434601711010084. eCollection 2017.
- Results publication: PubMed 3415066Schriger DL, Baraff L. Defining normal capillary refill: variation with age, sex, and temperature. Ann Emerg Med. 1988 Sep;17(9):932-5. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(88)80675-9.
- Results publication: PubMed 35850662Jacquet-Lagreze M, Wiart C, Schweizer R, Didier L, Ruste M, Coutrot M, Legrand M, Baudin F, Javouhey E, Depret F, Fellahi JL. Capillary refill time for the management of acute circulatory failure: a survey among pediatric and adult intensivists. BMC Emerg Med. 2022 Jul 18;22(1):131. doi: 10.1186/s12873-022-00681-x.
- Results publication: PubMed 18499809Lewin J, Maconochie I. Capillary refill time in adults. Emerg Med J. 2008 Jun;25(6):325-6. doi: 10.1136/emj.2007.055244. No abstract available.
- Results publicationHazinski MF, Zaritsky AL, Nadkarni CD. PALS Provider Manual. Dallas: American Heart Association; 2002.
- DataSetLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Individual participant data (IPD) will be shared with other researchers upon reasonable request, provided they submit a clear and justified explanation of their research purpose.
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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.
Aysel Başer, Assoc.Prof. study director
Izmir Democracy University, 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 Triage and Emergency Medical Services, run by Izmir Democracy University 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 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jul 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 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?
Triage Code Assignment (time frame: Baseline [within 30 minutes of initial Emergency department admission triage assessment]). The study lists 9 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT07054151, which also lists 19 linked publications.
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 8 Jul 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.