New bedside tool could cut unnecessary brain scans in seniors after falls

NCT ID NCT07536906

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Dr. Kerstin de Wit Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing a simple bedside tool called the Falls Decision Rule to help emergency doctors decide whether older adults (65+) need a brain scan after a fall. Researchers will check if the tool accurately identifies who has a serious brain bleed and who does not. The goal is to avoid unnecessary scans while still catching dangerous injuries. The study will enroll 4,000 participants across multiple emergency departments.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If the tool works, it could help emergency doctors quickly decide who needs a brain scan after a fall, reducing unnecessary scans and speeding up care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The tool may not be accurate enough in real-world settings, and results may not apply to all older adults.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intracerebral hemorrhage Intracranial Hemorrhages

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FALLS INTRACRANIAL BLEED

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Québec - Université Laval
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Québec, Quebec, Canada
Centre Intégré Universitaire De Santé Et De Services Sociaux Du Nord-De-L'île-De-Montréal,
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Montreal, Quebec, H3L 1K5, Canada
Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 2X2, Canada
Kingston Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITING

Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Canada
Massachusetts General Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sinai Health System
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada

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