Study aims to reduce unnecessary neck scans in kids
NCT ID NCT05049330
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study involved over 22,000 children who experienced blunt trauma (like car crashes or falls) to develop a tool that helps doctors decide which kids truly need neck immobilization and imaging. The goal is to avoid unnecessary X-rays and CT scans, which expose children to radiation and can cause anxiety. The tool is based on medical records and aims to identify those at real risk of cervical spine injury while sparing others from unnecessary procedures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could help emergency responders and doctors decide which children truly need spinal immobilization and imaging, reducing harm from unnecessary procedures.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The tool needs further testing in real-world settings before it can be widely used.
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Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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CS Mott Children's Hospital
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States
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Children's Hospital Colorado
Denver, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States
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Children's Hospital UC Davis Health
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Children's National Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20310, United States
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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Primary Children's Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84113, United States
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Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
Oakland, California, 94609, United States
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UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Pennsylvania, 75235, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States