Checklist could save lives in trauma scans

NCT ID NCT07314437

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a special training package and checklist can help doctors better identify serious injuries on CT scans of trauma patients. About 300 medical professionals will review sets of scan images, some with the checklist and some without. The goal is to see if the checklist reduces errors in these time-critical reports.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

educational package and checklist

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a simple training tool that helps doctors catch serious injuries faster on trauma scans.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study using simulated scans, not real patients. The results may not translate to real emergency settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Abdominal Injuries injury Wounds, Nonpenetrating

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University Hospitals Plymouth

    Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom

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