Could thousands of head injury patients avoid unnecessary CT scans?

NCT ID NCT03687528

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looks at whether patients who take antiplatelet drugs (blood thinners) and have a minor head injury, but no other signs of brain bleeding, still need a CT scan. Current guidelines say they do, but this may not be necessary. Researchers will follow 3,200 adults to see if skipping the scan is safe.

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  • CH Bretagne Atlantique

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    Vannes, France

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    Quimperlé, France

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    Lorient, France

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    Chartres, France

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    Le Mans, France

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    Nantes, France

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    Poitiers, France

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    Rennes, 35033, France

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