Pocket-Sized scanner could spot brain bleeds in remote areas

NCT ID NCT06491173

First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 04, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested a handheld device that uses near-infrared light to quickly detect bleeding inside the skull after a head injury. Researchers compared the device's results to CT scans in 180 patients in Uganda. The goal was to see if this portable tool could help diagnose brain bleeds in places where CT scanners are not available.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayanja Memorial Hospital

    Mbarara, Uganda

  • Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

    Mbarara, Uganda

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