Quick check for brain pressure in an ambulance
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a new, non-invasive device (brain4care) that measures pressure inside the skull without needing a needle or surgery. It is being used in ambulances to help emergency teams quickly detect high pressure in the brain caused by a stroke or head injury.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You are being treated by the emergency medical service (SAMU) in a specific area of Brazil.
- You have signs of a stroke (sudden weakness, speech problems, or a sudden bad headache) or a head injury that affects your consciousness.
- You cannot have had a previous brain injury, stroke, or other brain conditions.
- You cannot have a scalp cut or a previous surgery that removed part of your skull.
- You must be able to cooperate, not be agitated, and not be pregnant.
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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