New scanner could spot dangerous brain bleeds without radiation
NCT ID NCT04893837
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a portable device called the Infrascanner that uses light to check for expanding brain bleeds in people with traumatic brain injury. About 400 participants who had a head injury and a brain bleed seen on a CT scan were monitored hourly with the scanner. The goal was to see if the device could quickly and accurately detect when a bleed was getting worse, potentially reducing the need for repeated CT scans.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Infrascanner (a handheld near-infrared device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could help doctors spot worsening brain bleeds quickly and safely without repeated CT scans.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but the device may not be accurate enough to replace CT scans in all cases, and results may vary across different hospitals.
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Locations
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UAB Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, 85724, United States