Using a rapid blood test to check children for brain injury in the emergency department
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a quick blood test can help doctors decide if a child with a head injury needs a CT scan. It aims to reduce unnecessary CT scans by checking for brain injury markers in the blood.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be younger than 18 years old
- Your child must come to the emergency department with a possible head injury from a bump, fall, or other external force
- Your child's Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score must be between 13 and 15 (meaning they are awake and alert or only slightly confused)
- Your child must have a head CT scan as part of their usual care within 24 hours of the injury
- A blood sample must be taken within 24 hours of the injury
- Your child must not have a penetrating injury (like a bullet or stab wound to the head) or any condition that might interfere with the study
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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