NCT07335575 Study of Good Clinical Practice Regarding the Use of Physical Restraints in the Emergency Departments of Strasbourg University Hospital
| NCT ID | NCT07335575 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France |
| Condition | Physical Restraint |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 450 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-29 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 450 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-29 with a primary completion date of 2026-06.
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Brief Summary
Physical restraint in healthcare settings is an ethical issue. The question of deprivation of liberty, as posed by this practice, has persisted throughout history. In psychiatric wards, physical restraint is governed by strict regulations, enshrined in the Public Health Code. This legal framework is absent from the investigator's emergency departments, despite their frequent involvement in the use of restraint. Several studies have highlighted risk factors associated with restraint. These studies have also highlighted the risks associated with restraint. A best practice guideline published by the French Society of Emergency Medicine (SFMU) in 2021 has provided guidelines for practices within our emergency departments. The objective of this study is to determine whether this guideline is followed by practitioners in the emergency departments of Strasbourg University Hospital. The investigators will also analyze the difference between cases that comply with the recommendations and those that do not. Analyses will also be conducted on the subjects most at risk of restraint, the experiences of restrained patients, the times of day when physical restraint is most likely to be applied, the reasons for restraint, and the nature of the physical and chemical restraint.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient (≥18 years) * Patient who was restrained during their visit to the University Hospital's emergency department between January 1, 2023, and June 30, 2023. Exclusion Criteria: Subject (and/or their legal representative, if applicable) must have expressed their objection to the reuse of their data for scientific research purposes.
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07335575 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Physical Restraint. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07335575 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07335575 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at francois.weill@chru-strasbourg.fr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07335575 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Strasbourg, France.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07335575 clinical trial?
NCT07335575 is sponsored by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France. The trial plans to enroll 450 participants.