CT-scan in adults with head injury on blood thinners
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether getting a CT scan is required when someone has a head injury and is already taking medicine that prevents platelets from clotting. It may help doctors safely decide who truly needs immediate imaging after certain head injuries.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a head injury that was reported or found on exam
- Your Glasgow score on exam is between 13 and 15
- You are currently taking an antiplatelet medicine (a platelet “clot blocker”)
- You have signed a consent form saying you do not object
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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