A blood test for brain injury after head trauma
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a new blood test that can help doctors quickly check if you have a brain injury after a head injury. It may help you avoid a CT scan if the blood test shows you are likely fine.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You had a head injury within the last 24 hours.
- Your doctor has ordered a CT scan of your head (but you haven't had it yet).
- You are alert and able to follow commands (Glasgow Coma Scale score of 13–15).
- You are not pregnant, in prison, or in police custody.
- You do not have a history of multiple sclerosis, a recent stroke, or a skull fracture.
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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