Could a simple ultrasound replace brain CT scans for ICU patients?
NCT ID NCT07324421
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a new ultrasound device called SYLVER can measure blood flow in the brain as accurately as the standard CT scan. It involves 50 ICU patients with brain injuries or bleeding. If it works, doctors could monitor brain health at the bedside without moving patients to a CT scanner.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ultrasound contrast agent (SonoVue®)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safer, bedside alternative to CT scans for monitoring brain blood flow in critically ill patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The ultrasound may not match CT accuracy in all cases.
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Locations
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Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Gui de Chauliac
RECRUITINGMontpellier, Herault, 34000, France
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