Eye ultrasound to check brain pressure after head injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Eyes & vision, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study uses a safe ultrasound test that looks at the nerve at the back of your eye to check for pressure inside the skull after a head injury. It may help doctors monitor you more easily without more invasive procedures.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have had a head injury and be less than fully awake or alert (GCS below 15).
- You must not have any past or current brain or nervous system disorders.
- You must have normal eye health (no glaucoma, optic nerve damage, or severe eye injury).
- You cannot be pregnant or have had a cardiac arrest.
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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