Blood test may replace unnecessary brain scans for head injury patients on blood thinners

NCT ID NCT03780062

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at 720 adults who had a minor head injury and were taking antiplatelet medication (like aspirin). Researchers checked if a blood test for a protein called S100B could accurately predict who did NOT have a serious brain injury needing surgery or hospital care. The goal was to see if the blood test could safely avoid the need for a CT scan in some patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU of MONTPELLIER

    Montpellier, 34090, France

  • CHU of NICE

    Nice, 06003, France

  • CHU of POITIERS

    Poitiers, 86021, France

  • La Pité Salpêtrière

    Paris, 75013, France

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