Simple blood test could reduce unnecessary brain scans
NCT ID NCT03780062
Summary
This study tested whether a blood test for a protein called S100B could help doctors decide if a CT scan is needed for adults with minor head injuries who are taking blood-thinning medications like aspirin or clopidogrel. The goal was to see if a negative S100B test result could reliably predict that a patient does not have a serious brain injury, potentially avoiding unnecessary scans. It involved 720 patients who came to the emergency department with minor head trauma.
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Locations
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CHU of MONTPELLIER
Montpellier, 34090, France
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CHU of NICE
Nice, 06003, France
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CHU of POITIERS
Poitiers, 86021, France
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La Pité Salpêtrière
Paris, 75013, France
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