Can a handheld device make brain death diagnosis more reliable?
NCT ID NCT06279975
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares the standard flashlight pupil exam to a precise, automated pupillometer in 50 adults with suspected brain death. The goal is to see if the device catches details the human eye might miss. If it works, it could improve accuracy in declaring brain death.
What this could mean
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Active substance
non-invasive automated pupillometry device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make brain death diagnosis more accurate and consistent, reducing uncertainty in critical care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage quality-control study with only 50 participants at one hospital. The device may not prove more reliable than current methods in broader practice.
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Intensive care unit at the University Hospital Basel
RECRUITINGBasel, Canton of Basel-City, 4031, Switzerland
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University Hospital Basel
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