Blood test may spot lung risk in brain injury patients

NCT ID NCT07664358

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

Summary

This study looks at whether a simple blood test, called the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio, can predict if someone with a traumatic brain injury will develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition. Researchers will measure these proteins in the blood of 350 adults admitted to the ICU within 24 hours of injury. The goal is to see if this ratio can help doctors identify high-risk patients early.

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 give doctors a simple blood test to identify TBI patients at high risk of ARDS, allowing earlier monitoring and treatment.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The test may not prove accurate enough for routine use, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory distress syndrome Brain Injuries, Traumatic traumatic brain injury

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Tanta University Hospitals

    Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, 31527, Egypt

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