New rule could spare thousands of infants from unnecessary CT scans

NCT ID NCT03050970

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at over 8,800 infants under 2 years old with minor head injuries to see if a new decision rule could safely reduce the number of CT scans. The rule helps doctors decide which children really need a scan, aiming to avoid unnecessary radiation. The goal is to keep infants safe while still catching serious brain injuries.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pediatric Emergency Department - Necker-Enfants malades Hospital -

    Paris, Paris, 75015, France

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