Trauma

Below are current clinical trials.

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1. Colorectal Resection in Emergency General Surgery

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to define the early postoperative morbidity and mortality of EGS patients undergoing colon resection in the urgent/emergent setting, with a specific focus on the comparison of patients undergoing colonic anastomosis versus diversion.

2. A Study to Discover and Validate Candidate Genes in Pectus Excavatum

   Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

   The purpose of this study is to to genomically characterize pectus excavatum trios (proband + 2 affected family members) for the purpose of identifying candidate genes that may be causal in families with multiple pectus excavatum affected members. 

3. Multi-Center Prospective Validation Study of VTE Risk Prediction Tool in Trauma Patients

   Rochester, Minn.

   Almost one-half million people suffer venous thromboembolism annually in the United States, and one-third die from this disease. Massive bleeding from injury accounts for half of early deaths after trauma. This study aims to prevent the deaths and suffering associated with venous thromboembolism and bleeding by identifying the individual person at high risk of these complications in order to take preventive measures.

4. Trainee Remediation Trends and Outcome

   Rochester, Minn.

   The aim of this study is to better identify trends in trainee remediation and outcome in a large quaternary care academic institution, in an effort to improve the success of these efforts.
    

5. A Study to Collect Data Elements Related to Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery

   Rochester, Minn.

   The primary objective of this study is to create common data elements collected at all centers participating in this collaborative allowing for direct data comparison amongst participating centers. Secondary objectives will compare how Pediatric Epilepsy Centers evaluate surgery candidates in order to inform future studies to compare and potentially standardize the process.

6. A Study of Blood Clotting Response in Patients with a Traumatic Injury

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to look at the blood’s clotting response in people who have suffered a traumatic injury and compare it with non-injured people.