Blood test study for traumatic brain injury in kids
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study is testing whether a blood test can detect traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children. If successful, it could offer a quicker, less invasive way to diagnose concussions and other head injuries, reducing the need for CT scans or MRIs.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 0 and 17 years old.
- You must have had an injury that did not break the skin (like a fall or car crash, but not a stab or gunshot).
- You must have had a blood draw within 24 hours of the injury.
- If you are in the TBI group, you must have had a head CT or MRI scan.
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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