CI

At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
N/ACompleted· 500 enrolled / 500 target
Drug / intervention
Resuscitative thoracotomiesprocedure
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT05944003N/ACompletedHigh Momentum (10.1/mo)Completion was 9mo ago
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Resuscitative Thoracotomy Practices

Methodist Health System·observational·Posted Jul 13, 2023·Updated Jun 10, 2026

In Brief

An observational study evaluating Resuscitative thoracotomies for Resuscitative Thoracotomy Practices. Completed, enrolled 500 participants across 1 site.

Signals

Enrolling ahead of pace

Detailed Summary

Resuscitative thoracotomies (RT) are an effective life saving measure in appropriate populations \[1-8\]. Unfortunately, when used outside of these populations the mortality rate is typically more than 90% \[1-8\]. Western Trauma Association and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma have provided guidelines for which trauma patients are a candidate for RT \[1-3\].

Study Details

Study Typeobservational
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsResuscitative Thoracotomy Practices
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2023202420252026
First PostedJul 13, 2023
Enrollment StartMay 18, 2022
Primary CompletionSep 10, 2025
Study CompletionSep 18, 2025
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.3 yearsPosted 3.0 years ago

Interventions

Resuscitative thoracotomiesprocedure

Resuscitative thoracotomies is an effective life saving measure in appropriate populations \[1-8\]. Unfortunately, when used outside of these populations the mortality rate is typically more than 90% \[1-8\]. Western Trauma Association and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma have provided guidelines for which trauma patients are a candidate for RT \[1-