New study tests smarter way to decide CT scans for injured kids

NCT ID NCT06729528

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at two scoring systems, PePCI and ManTIS, to help doctors decide whether injured children need a whole-body CT scan. The goal is to avoid unnecessary scans and reduce radiation exposure. Researchers in Türkiye studied 684 children to see if these scores work well in real-world emergency settings.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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