Blood test may spare seniors unnecessary brain scans after a fall
NCT ID NCT05425251
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a simple blood test can tell if an older adult (65+) with a mild head injury needs a CT scan. Researchers measured two proteins in the blood that can signal brain damage. The goal was to reduce unnecessary scans and radiation exposure. Over 2,200 participants were enrolled to see how accurate the blood test is compared to standard CT imaging.
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Locations
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, France
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CHU Grenoble-Alpes
Grenoble, France
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Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron
Barcelona, Spain
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Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre
Madrid, Madrid, 28041, Spain
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Hôpital Edouard HERRIOT
Lyon, France
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Hôpital Lyon Sud HCL
Lyon, France
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Klinikum rechts der Isar
Munich, Germany
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