Eye ultrasound could speed up brain swelling detection

NCT ID NCT07332234

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether a simple ultrasound of the optic nerve can quickly detect brain swelling and inflammation in ICU patients with conditions like meningitis, encephalitis, or stroke. Researchers will measure the optic nerve sheath diameter in 200 adults and compare it with standard tests. If accurate, this painless, low-cost method could help doctors make faster treatment decisions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Optic nerve sheath diameter measurement via ultrasound

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a quick, safe, and low-cost bedside tool to detect brain swelling and inflammation, helping doctors make faster treatment decisions.

What could go wrong

This is an early diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The ultrasound method may not be accurate enough to replace current standard tests, and results may vary by patient condition.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain neoplasm encephalitis intracranial hypertension meningitis meningoencephalitis neoplasm of cerebral hemisphere stroke disorder

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • "Dr. Victor Babeș" Clinical Hospital for Infectious and Tropical Diseases

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    Bucharest, Bucharest, 030303, Romania

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  • Fundeni Clinical Institute

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    Bucharest, Bucharest, 022315, Romania

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