Pocket-Sized scanner could spot brain bleeds in remote areas
NCT ID NCT06491173
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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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Conditions
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Locations
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Mayanja Memorial Hospital
Mbarara, Uganda
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Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
Mbarara, Uganda
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