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Pocket-Sized scanner could spot brain bleeds in remote areas
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a handheld device that uses near-infrared light to quickly detect bleeding inside the skull after a head injury. Researchers compared the device's results to CT scans in 180 patients in Uganda. The goal was to see if this portable tool could help diagnose brain …
Matched conditions: HEAD TRAUMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 05, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New rule could spare babies from unnecessary head scans
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new set of guidelines to help doctors decide when babies under 2 years old with minor head injuries really need a CT scan. Over 8,800 children took part across multiple hospitals. The goal was to see if the rule could safely reduce the number of scans, avoidin…
Matched conditions: HEAD TRAUMA
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:48 UTC
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Brain wave tracking may spot hidden damage after head injury
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether special electrodes placed on the brain can detect spreading depolarizations—waves of electrical activity that can signal new damage—in patients with severe head trauma or brain bleeding. Twenty participants in intensive care were monitored to see if the …
Matched conditions: HEAD TRAUMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:05 UTC