Do trauma patients really need that Full-Body scan?

NCT ID NCT05138536

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Methodist Health System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 510 trauma patients who had no signs of nerve damage. Researchers wanted to see if getting a full-body CT scan actually changed how doctors managed their care. The goal is to find out if these scans are truly helpful or just add cost and time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Pan-Computer Tomography (full-body CT scan)
What this could lead to: If it shows that full-body CT doesn't change care for these patients, it could help reduce unnecessary scans and lower healthcare costs.
What could go wrong: This is a completed observational study, not a treatment trial. It won't lead to a new drug or therapy, and results may not apply to all trauma centers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury Neurologic Manifestations

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NEUROLOGIC DEFICITS TRAUMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States

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