Could a quick ultrasound replace CT scans for Kids' skull fractures?
NCT ID NCT07636902
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a bedside ultrasound can accurately detect skull fractures in children aged 6 and under who have minor head injuries with a scalp bruise. Researchers will compare ultrasound results to a standard CT scan in 150 children. If ultrasound proves reliable, it could offer a faster, radiation-free alternative for diagnosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Skull point-of-care ultrasound
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a safe, radiation-free way to diagnose skull fractures in children, reducing the need for CT scans.
- What could go wrong
- This is a diagnostic accuracy study, not a treatment trial. Ultrasound may miss some fractures, and results may not apply to all head injuries.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Giannina Gaslini Institute
RECRUITINGGenova, Italy, 16147, Italy
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