New study aims to reduce unnecessary brain scans for blood thinner users
NCT ID NCT05364749
First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026
Summary
This study is developing a checklist to help doctors decide which head-injured patients on blood thinners can safely skip a CT scan. Researchers will study 4,000 emergency room patients to find out who truly needs imaging. The goal is to avoid unnecessary scans while still catching dangerous brain bleeds.
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CHU de Québec - Université Laval
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGQuébec, Quebec, G1R 2J6, Canada
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Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHamilton, Ontario, L8L 2X2, Canada
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Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H4J 1C5, Canada
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Kingston Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITINGKingston, Ontario, N3T 6P9, Canada
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Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada
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Sinai Health
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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University of British Columbia
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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