Bedside ultrasound for brain injury in children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a safe, bedside ultrasound of the head (using sound waves) can give similar information to a CT scan (which uses X-rays) for children with brain injuries. If successful, it might help reduce radiation exposure in the future.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be 2 to 17 years old.
- Your child needs a head CT scan as part of their standard care.
- Your child is seen in the pediatric emergency department or intensive care unit at this hospital.
- An ultrasound of the head must be possible within 6 hours of the CT scan.
- Your child must not have certain skull conditions that make ultrasound unreliable.
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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