Ultrasound test for high brain pressure after head injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial uses a bedside ultrasound to check for increased pressure inside the skull after a traumatic brain injury. It aims to see if ultrasound can help diagnose this condition without more invasive procedures.
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Who can take part
- You have had a traumatic brain injury.
- You already have an invasive monitor measuring pressure inside your skull.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You do not have severe eye or eyelid damage that prevents an ultrasound of the eye area.
- You are not allergic to the ultrasound gel used during the test.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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