New brain wave test could spot concussions faster
NCT ID NCT03710109
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new, non-invasive EEG device that uses flashing lights to detect concussions. Researchers compared the device's results to standard doctor assessments in 150 people with head injuries and healthy controls. The goal was to see if the device could accurately flag possible concussions and guide people to seek medical help.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- EEG-based concussion detection device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could provide a quick, objective way to help decide if someone needs medical care after a head injury.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. The device is not FDA-approved and is only being tested for accuracy, not as a replacement for a doctor's diagnosis.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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150 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2018
- Finished
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Mar 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Individuals seeking medical attention at the Mount Sinai Hospital System after experiencing a head injury
- Ages
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9 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals seeking medical care Mount Sinai Hospital after sustaining a possible concussion. * Healthy Individuals with no recent history of head trauma Exclusion Criteria: * Known history of epilepsy or any other seizure disorder * Legally blind * Reduced capacity to consent if there is not a Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) present
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Abilities Research Center
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital
New York, New York, 10003, United States
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