New brain wave test could spot concussions faster

NCT ID NCT03710109

Terminated Diagnosis Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new, non-invasive EEG device that uses flashing lights to detect concussions. Researchers compared the device's results to standard doctor assessments in 150 people with head injuries and healthy controls. The goal was to see if the device could accurately flag possible concussions and guide people to seek medical help.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: EEG-based concussion detection device
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could provide a quick, objective way to help decide if someone needs medical care after a head injury.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. The device is not FDA-approved and is only being tested for accuracy, not as a replacement for a doctor's diagnosis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CONCUSSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Abilities Research Center

New York, New York, 10029, United States
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital

New York, New York, 10003, United States

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