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.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CRANIOPLASTY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
Lenox Hill Hospital
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10075, United States
Contact
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact
Contact
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact
Contact