Pupil differences in ICU patients may reveal hidden brain clues

NCT ID NCT06964997

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how often new pupil differences (one pupil larger than the other or not reacting normally) appear in adult intensive care patients. Researchers will review medical records from 2013 to 2024 to see what these changes mean for diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. The goal is to better understand when a pupil change signals a serious problem and when it does not.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If patterns emerge, this could help doctors better understand when a pupil change signals a serious brain issue versus a harmless finding.

What could go wrong

This is a retrospective review of medical records, not a controlled experiment. It can show links but cannot prove cause and effect.

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Conditions

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anisocoria

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Basel, Clinic for Intensive Care Medicine

    Basel, Canton of Basel-City, 4031, Switzerland