New bedside test could save older fall victims from unnecessary brain scans
NCT ID NCT07536906
First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This 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 see how well the tool works.
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CHU de Québec - Université Laval
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGQuébec, Quebec, Canada
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Centre Intégré Universitaire De Santé Et De Services Sociaux Du Nord-De-L'île-De-Montréal,
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H3L 1K5, Canada
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Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHamilton, Ontario, L8L 2X2, Canada
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Kingston Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITINGKingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Canada
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Massachusetts General Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, Canada
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Sinai Health System
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
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