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Blood tests in the ambulance: a new study probes early brain injury markers

NCT ID NCT07782216

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pecs Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether specific proteins released into the blood after a traumatic brain injury or cardiac arrest can help doctors assess damage and predict recovery. Researchers will collect blood samples from patients starting in the ambulance or emergency department and continue over the first 24 hours. By tracking how these proteins change over time, they hope to find the most reliable early indicators of brain injury severity and long-term outcome.

What this could mean

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Active substance
No experimental treatment; the study observes standard care and measures protein biomarkers in blood samples.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify which blood proteins best predict brain injury severity and outcomes, potentially guiding faster, more accurate emergency treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it won't test a new treatment. Biomarker levels may vary widely between patients, and findings may not translate into immediate clinical changes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 477 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adults aged 18 years or older presenting to emergency departments or prehospital emergency services in Hungary with acute brain injury (traumatic brain injury or cardiac arrest). Participants are enrolled consecutively at emergency departments, intensive care units, and by the Hungarian National Ambulance Service across multiple regions of Hungary.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Age 18 years or older (all arms) * Polytraumatized patients categorized as T1 triage by the first responder based on injury mechanism and/or sustained injuries, with intubation indicated by the first responder (Arm 1) * Cardiac arrest treated in the prehospital setting (Arm 2) * Severe traumatic brain injury enrolled at hospital admission (Arm 3) Exclusion Criteria (all arms) * Age under 18 years * Pre-existing neurological or psychiatric conditions * Hypothermia or hyperthermia at the time of enrollment * Pregnancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain hypoxia - ischemia Brain Injuries, Traumatic brain injury cardiac arrest Hypoxia, Brain Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Brain injuries, acute Brain injuries, traumatic Cardiac arrest (CA) Hypoxia, brain

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hungarian National Ambulance Service

    RECRUITING

    Budapest, Pest County, 1055, Hungary

  • North Pest Central Hospital - Military Hospital, Emergency Centre

    RECRUITING

    Budapest, Pest County, 1134, Hungary

  • Petz Aladár University Teaching Hospital, Emergency Department

    RECRUITING

    Győr, Győr-Moson-Sopron, 9024, Hungary

  • University of Pécs Clinical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Pécs, Branya, 7624, Hungary

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