New blood test aims to cut unnecessary brain scans after head injury
NCT ID NCT06449183
Summary
This study tested a new blood test designed to help emergency room doctors assess patients with mild head injuries. The goal was to see if the test could accurately identify which patients truly need a CT scan of their brain. Researchers enrolled over 900 adults to gather real-world evidence on whether using this test could reduce unnecessary scans, lower radiation exposure, and improve patient care decisions.
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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Orlando Health
Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14627, United States
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Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States
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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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