New CT scan could replace invasive test for brain death diagnosis
NCT ID NCT07341490
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a new CT-angiography method can accurately diagnose brain death compared to the standard four-vessel angiography. About 50 adults with severe brain injury will receive both tests. If the CT method works as well, it could offer a faster, less invasive way to confirm brain death.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients receiving critical care
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18 years or older * Ongoing critical care due to severe acute brain injury * Four vessel angiography necessary for the determination of complete cerebral infarction, according to Swedish legislation Exclusion Criteria: * Treatment with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) * Radiologic examination by computed tomography deemed too challenging due to respiratory or circulatory instability, as determined by responsible clinician
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karolinska University Hospital
RECRUITINGStockholm, 17176, Sweden
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