Eye scan could spot hidden brain injury in seconds
NCT ID NCT05092282
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a device called HITT that scans the eyes to look for changes in eye movement that may occur after a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Participants who have had head trauma within the past two weeks will have their eyes scanned briefly, and their results will be compared to those without brain injury. The goal is to see if the device can accurately identify TBI, which could lead to faster and easier diagnosis in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Head and Intraocular Trauma Tool (HITT) - a device that scans the eyes to detect changes in eye movement linked to brain injury
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a fast, non-invasive way to detect mild traumatic brain injury, potentially aiding in quicker diagnosis and treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with a small number of participants, so the device may not prove accurate enough for wider use. Eye scans may not reliably distinguish TBI from other conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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