Ultrasound may spare kids from unnecessary CT scans after accidents

NCT ID NCT05910567

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a quick bedside ultrasound (called FAST) can safely reduce the number of CT scans in children who have hurt their belly in an accident. CT scans are very good at finding internal injuries but expose kids to radiation. The trial will include over 4,000 children from multiple hospitals to see if using ultrasound first helps doctors decide who truly needs a CT scan, without missing serious injuries.

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  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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  • Emory University Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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  • The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital

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    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

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  • University of California, Davis Medical Center

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    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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  • University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Center and Children's Hospital Colorado

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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