Can ultrasound replace CT scans after skull surgery?
NCT ID NCT06097845
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether ultrasound can be used through a clear skull implant to see brain structures and detect problems after surgery. Fifty adults who have had this type of skull reconstruction will get standard CT or MRI scans plus an ultrasound. The goal is to see if ultrasound is accurate enough to possibly replace more expensive or radiation-heavy imaging in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Transcranial ultrasound (diagnostic test using FDA-approved ultrasound devices)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, ultrasound could become a simpler, radiation-free way to check the brain after skull surgery, reducing the need for CT or MRI scans.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 50 people. Ultrasound may not be as clear or reliable as standard imaging for all patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lenox Hill Hospital
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10075, United States
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