Dr. Kerstin De Wit
Clinical trials sponsored by Dr. Kerstin De Wit, explained in plain language.
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New rule could slash unnecessary lung scans in ERs
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new tool called Adjust-Unlikely can safely reduce the number of unnecessary CT scans for blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) in emergency department patients. Current testing often leads to scans that expose patients to radiation, cost time a…
Sponsor: Dr. Kerstin de Wit • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:38 UTC
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New study aims to reduce unnecessary brain scans for blood thinner users
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study involves 4,000 emergency room patients who take blood thinners and have a head injury. Researchers want to develop a checklist to determine who can safely avoid a CT scan of the brain. The goal is to reduce unnecessary scans while still catching serious injuries.
Sponsor: Dr. Kerstin de Wit • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:09 UTC
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New bedside test could save older fall victims from unnecessary brain scans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study checks if a quick bedside checklist can help emergency doctors decide which older adults (65+) need a brain scan after a fall. The goal is to avoid unnecessary scans while still catching dangerous brain bleeds. Researchers will follow 4,000 participants for 30 days to …
Sponsor: Dr. Kerstin de Wit • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:01 UTC