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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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.
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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.
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