Study probes why some parents demand CT scans for kids with minor head bumps

NCT ID NCT07655310

First seen Jun 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at 200 children with minor head trauma to see if a family's social and cultural background, along with their health literacy, influences whether parents ask for a CT scan. Researchers will also check if these requests affect the doctor's decision to order a CT. The goal is to understand non-medical reasons behind CT use, which could help reduce unnecessary scans and radiation exposure in kids.

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  • SBU Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Egitim ve Arastirma Hastanesi

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    Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)

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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 successful, this could help doctors understand why some parents ask for CT scans even when not needed, leading to better communication and less unnecessary radiation in children.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center observational study, so results may not apply to other hospitals or countries. It only looks at factors, not treatments, so it won't directly change care.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic Craniocerebral Trauma Head Injuries, Closed

As listed by the trial registrant

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