A 45-Second eye scan could reveal hidden brain injury
NCT ID NCT05092295
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a device called HITT that scans the eyes to detect subtle changes in eye movement and alignment that may occur after a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). About 200 people aged 13 to 45 who recently experienced head trauma will have their eyes scanned, along with a group of healthy controls. The goal is to see if the device can accurately identify those with TBI, potentially offering a quick and objective screening tool.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Head and Intraocular Trauma Tool (HITT) device - a binocular retinal scan that checks eye fixation and alignment
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this eye-scan device could offer a fast, objective way to help diagnose mild traumatic brain injury in emergency settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early study with a modest number of participants, and the device may not prove accurate enough for real-world use. Eye scans are indirect measures of brain injury, so results may vary.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2021
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Target participants for the study population include those within 2 weeks of blunt head trauma, with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of greater than or equal to thirteen. A minimum of one hundred Target Condition subjects will be enrolled. All studies will be completed on the day of enrollment.
- Ages
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13 to 45 years
- 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: 1. Age 13-45 years 2. Presents to the facility within 2 weeks of head trauma 3. Able to provide informed consent • If minor, then able to provide parental consent and minor assent 4. Able to participate in the examination, including the ability to follow simple instructions 5. Fluency in English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: 1. Glasgow Coma Scale score of equal to or less than 13 at the time of study enrollment 2. Under the influence of alcohol or drugs 3. Previous eye surgery 4. Visual acuity known to be 20/200 or less in either eye 5. Known strabismus, amblyopia (lazy eye), or double vision 6. Known eye movement disorder, including nystagmus 7. Known optic nerve disease, including papilledema or optic neuropathy 8. Known retinal disease, including macular degeneration or retinal degeneration 9. Known cataract 10. History of neurosurgery 11. History of stroke/brain hemorrhage, brain tumor, or epilepsy 12. Any head trauma requiring medical attention from a physician within the last 6 months 13. Diagnosed dementia or cognitive impairment requiring assistance for daily living 14. Other condition(s) under the care of a neurologist 15. Psychiatric hospitalization in the last 90 days 16. Subject considered unsuitable for participation in this clinical trial by PI, treating clinician, or study research staff 17. Any minor brain injury regardless of loss of consciousness
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, Virginia, 24014, United States
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