Ultrasound for detecting brain issues in children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a portable ultrasound can safely spot brain problems in children who already need a CT scan or MRI. The goal is to see if ultrasound could be a faster, easier alternative for finding issues in the emergency room or intensive care unit.
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Who can take part
- Your child needs a head CT or brain MRI as part of their normal care.
- Your child is seen in the pediatric emergency department or pediatric intensive care unit at either Brenner Children's Hospital or Levine Children's Hospital.
- Your child does not have an open skull fracture or a previous skull surgery that removed part of the skull.
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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