Clinical Decision Rule for Excluding Shoulder Fractures

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Conditions studied: Shoulder Fractures

In brief

Many patients with shoulder injuries undergo X-rays even when fractures are unlikely, leading to unnecessary costs and delays in care. This study aims to develop a simple and reliable clinical tool to help healthcare providers determine when imaging is not required. By evaluating this tool in a large number of patients, we aim to improve patient care, reduce waiting times, and optimize the use of healthcare resources.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07564024

Run by

Cairo University

People needed

1216

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adult patients aged 18 years or older presenting with acute shoulder trauma within 7 days of injury will be eligible for inclusion

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with polytrauma, previous shoulder surgery, open fractures, or inability to cooperate with clinical assessment will be excluded.

Where it is running

• El - Helal Hospital — Cairo, Egypt

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