Blood test may spare kids from unnecessary radiation after head injury
NCT ID NCT02819778
First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study looked at whether measuring a protein called S100B in the blood can help doctors decide if a child with a mild head injury really needs a CT scan. CT scans use radiation, which can slightly increase the risk of brain tumors in children. The study involved over 2,200 children and compared standard care to care guided by the S100B blood test, aiming to safely reduce the number of CT scans.
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Locations
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Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille
Marseille, 13385, France
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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Hospices Civils de LYON
Bron, 69677, France
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Limoges Teaching hospital
Limoges, 87042, France
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Montpellier Teaching hopsital
Montpellier, 34090, France
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Nantes Teaching Hospital
Nantes, 44036, France
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Nice Teaching Hospital
Nice, 06200, France
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Nimes Teaching Hospital
Nîmes, 30900, France
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Reims Teaching Hospital
Reims, 51092, France
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Saint-Etienne Teaching Hospital
Saint-Etienne, 42055, France
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Vichy Hospital Center
Vichy, 03200, France
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