Scientists collect brain data to create safer pressure monitors
NCT ID NCT04548596
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study gathered brain monitoring data from 162 patients with serious brain injuries, such as traumatic brain injury or stroke. Using a noninvasive ultrasound device, researchers recorded blood flow signals to build a database. The goal is to develop algorithms that could one day measure brain pressure without surgery.
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 successful, this could lead to a noninvasive way to measure brain pressure, reducing the need for risky surgical monitors.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early data-collection study, not a treatment trial. The algorithms may not work in real-world settings or may take years to develop.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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UC Davis
Davis, California, 95616, United States
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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