New scanner could spot worsening brain bleeds without repeated CT scans

NCT ID NCT04893837

First seen Oct 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tested a portable device called the Infrascanner to monitor people with traumatic brain injury. The goal was to see if it could accurately detect when a brain bleed gets worse, without needing repeated CT scans. About 400 participants with a confirmed brain bleed were enrolled. The device uses light to check for changes in the brain, which could help doctors act faster.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UAB Hospital

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

  • University of Arizona

    Tucson, Arizona, 85724, United States

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