Could a simple ultrasound replace CT scans for injured kids?

NCT ID NCT03490929

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a special ultrasound with contrast dye can find internal belly injuries in children after a hard hit, just as well as a CT scan. CT scans use radiation and can be stressful for kids. The goal is to see if this safer, bedside ultrasound can replace the CT. About 146 children will take part.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for TRAUMA ABDOMEN are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact

  • Mayo Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55902, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.