Simple blood tests may help decide which kids need a head CT after mild injury
NCT ID NCT07397091
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will look back at medical records of 800 children aged 0-18 who came to the emergency room with a mild traumatic brain injury and had a head CT scan. Researchers want to see if routine blood tests (like white blood cell count, CRP, and glucose) can predict whether the CT scan will show any injury. The goal is to develop a scoring system that helps doctors avoid unnecessary CT scans and reduce radiation exposure in children.
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 simple blood-based score to help doctors decide which children with mild head injuries truly need a CT scan, reducing radiation exposure.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early retrospective study, not a clinical trial testing a treatment. The results may not be strong enough to change practice, and the blood markers may not reliably predict CT findings.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Spitalul Clinic Judetean de Urgenta
Arad, Romania
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Spitalul Clinic Judetean de Urgenta
Bistriţa, Romania
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Spitalul Clinic Judetean de Urgenta
Craiova, Romania
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Spitalul Clinic de Urgenta penru Copii
Brasov, Romania
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Spitalul Clinic de Urgenta pentru Copii
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Spitalul Judetean de Urgenta
Baia Mare, Romania
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Spitalul Judetean de Urgenta MAVROMATI
Botoșani, Romania
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