Could a simple ultrasound replace CT scans for injured kids?
NCT ID NCT03473249
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) can accurately detect internal abdominal injuries in children under 8 who have experienced blunt trauma, such as from falls or car accidents. Researchers will compare CEUS results to standard CT scans in 120 children. If CEUS proves reliable, it could reduce children's exposure to radiation from CT scans.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Lumason (sulfur hexafluoride microbubbles for injection)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a safer, radiation-free alternative to CT scans for diagnosing abdominal injuries in young children after trauma.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 120 children, and results may not apply to all cases. The ultrasound may miss some injuries that CT would detect.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States