Parent factors and CT use in kids with minor head injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how a parent's background and understanding of health information might affect whether a child with a minor head injury gets a CT scan. It aims to better understand these factors to improve care.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be under 18 years old and seen in the emergency room for a head injury that happened within the last 24 hours.
- The head injury must be classified as 'minor' by the doctor, meaning your child was awake and alert (with a score of 14 or 15 on a consciousness test).
- You, as a parent or legal guardian, must be with your child and agree to take part in the study.
- Your child cannot have a bleeding disorder or be on blood thinners.
- Your child cannot have a serious medical condition like a brain shunt, prior brain surgery, or a disorder that affects their development or consciousness.
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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