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Pattern of head injuries in road traffic accidents among motorcycle- helmet users and non-users in Udupi district, Karnataka.

A Prospective Observational study on pattern and the impact of head injuries in Road Traffic accidents among motorcycle- Helmet users and non-users in Udupi district, Karnataka . - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/07/055332
Enrollment
159
Registered
2023-07-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-07-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: V230- Motorcycle driver injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accident Health Condition 2: V274- Motorcycle driver injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in traffic accident Health Condition 3: V224- Motorcycle driver injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Dr Pranav A
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) AGE 18 OR OLDER 2) MOTORCYCLE RIDERS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, WHO ARE HELMET USERS OR NON-USERS 3) PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY AS A RESULT OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient who has suffered injuries other than head injuries.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
This study will provide valuable insights into the pattern and impact of head injuries among motorcycle helmet users and non-users in road traffic accidents and will help to assess the effectiveness of motorcycle helmets in reducing the severity of head injuriesTimepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The high rate of traffic accidents can be significantly reduced with just a little attention & education about the severity & misery of accidents. As a result, raising awareness about helmet use & adhering to strict rules significantly reduces the accident rate.Timepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Pranav A

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Vinod.nayak@manipal.edu7708837594

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026