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Study Overview

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Study name HEADWISE - Head Trauma Evaluation Algorithm for Deploying Warranted Imaging Safely and Efficiently
Objective Evaluate the diagnostic performance and safety profile of a new Choosing Wisely algorithm for MHT management, aiming to reduce CT overuse.
Study Sites Aalborg, Aarhus, Esbjerg, Kolding, Aabenraa, Odense, Slagelse, Herlev, Bispebjerg, Hvidovre
Study Period 01.XX.202X – 01.XX.202X
Primary Endpoint Proportion undergoing neurosurgery within 10 days of trauma
Secondary Endpoints All-cause and cause-specific mortality
Readmission-free survival
Time from trauma to neurosurgery
Rate of intracranial haemorrhage
Duration of hospitalization and ICU admission if applicable
Number of CT scans, possible neurology admission, and neurorehabilitation
Economic consequences including elective CTs and sickness benefit
Follow-up Three months