Ultrasound for children with head injuries
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if a bedside ultrasound can safely identify children with head injuries who may not need a CT scan, reducing radiation exposure. It compares ultrasound results with standard head CT findings.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 17 years old.
- Your child needs a head CT for a suspected brain injury (due to trauma, seizures, or other causes).
- Your child is being treated at the Children's Hospital of Richmond emergency room or intensive care unit.
- The ultrasound can be performed within 6 hours of the CT scan.
- Your child has no open skull fracture or prior skull surgery that would block the ultrasound.
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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