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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • Orlando Health

    Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States

  • University of Rochester

    Rochester, New York, 14627, United States

  • Washington University

    St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States

  • Wayne State University

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

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