Checking pressure in the head after injury using an eye ultrasound
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study uses an ultrasound of the eye to measure pressure inside the skull in people who have had a head injury. It may help doctors quickly spot dangerous pressure without more invasive tests.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 18 years.
- You have had a head injury that lowered your level of consciousness (Glasgow Coma Scale score less than 15).
- A neurosurgeon has sent you for a CT scan because of suspected brain injury.
- You do not have any past or present brain or eye nerve diseases.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have severe eye socket trauma, a penetrating eye injury, or other eye conditions like glaucoma or optic nerve swelling.
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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