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Brain injury study aims to sharpen diagnosis with MRI

NCT ID NCT01132937

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looked at 886 adults with suspected traumatic brain injury to better understand how the brain changes after injury. Participants had MRI scans, blood tests, and thinking tests within 48 hours of injury, with optional follow-ups up to a year. The goal was to find better ways to diagnose and classify brain injuries, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better diagnose and classify traumatic brain injuries early on, leading to more consistent care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly improve outcomes or lead to new therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic brain injury stroke disorder traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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