Smarter scans: new score could slash unnecessary radiation in kids with trauma
NCT ID NCT07411235
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
Researchers studied 407 children under 18 who had whole-body CT scans after trauma. They looked at injury details, physical exams, and lab results to create a scoring system called WHOLE. The goal is to help emergency doctors decide when a full-body scan is truly needed, reducing unnecessary radiation exposure.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple scoring system that helps doctors avoid unnecessary whole-body CT scans in children with injuries, reducing radiation exposure.
What could go wrong
This is a completed observational study, not a clinical trial testing a treatment. The score needs further validation in other hospitals before it can be widely used.
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Ankara Bilket City Hospital
Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)