Checking for brain pressure in emergency care
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a new, non-invasive way to check for increased pressure inside the skull in people with suspected stroke or head injury while they are being transported by ambulance. The goal is to see if this method can help emergency teams identify who needs urgent treatment sooner.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are being treated by the SAMU emergency service in the Salvador, Brazil area.
- You have signs of a sudden stroke (like sudden weakness or a very bad headache) or a moderate to severe head injury.
- You do not have other brain conditions like a previous head injury, stroke, brain tumor, or infection.
- You do not have cuts on your scalp that would prevent placing a small sensor on your head.
- You are not 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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