New rule could spare babies from unnecessary head scans

NCT ID NCT03050970

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested a simple checklist to help doctors decide if a baby under 2 with a minor head injury needs a CT scan. The goal was to safely reduce the number of scans, which expose children to radiation. Researchers checked the rule in over 8,800 children to see if it could spot serious brain injuries while avoiding unnecessary tests.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pediatric Emergency Department - Necker-Enfants malades Hospital -

    Paris, Paris, 75015, France

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