Brain scans reveal why head injuries can harm the heart
NCT ID NCT06958406
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to heart problems like irregular heartbeat or heart failure. Researchers will use MRI scans to see if damage to certain brain areas disrupts the network that controls the heart. By studying 90 people with mild to moderate TBI, they hope to find brain targets that could be stimulated to prevent these heart complications.
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Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
RECRUITINGShanghai, 200233, China
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Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
RECRUITINGShanghai, China
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify specific brain areas to target with noninvasive stimulation to prevent heart problems after a head injury.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It aims to understand the brain-heart connection, not to test a treatment directly.
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