New device could spot dangerous brain pressure without needles
NCT ID NCT07210333
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will check if a non-invasive device can accurately detect high pressure inside the skull in 300 adults with traumatic brain injury or stroke. The device uses a sensor placed on the head to measure brain pressure and pulse waves. If successful, it could help doctors make faster decisions and reduce the need for invasive tests in emergency rooms.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2028
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
Adult patients (≥18 years) of both sexes presenting with clinical signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injury (mild, moderate, or severe) or stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic). Participants will be recruited from multiple levels of care within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), including primary care units (UBS), urgent care units (UPA), pre-hospital emergency services (SAMU), hospital emergency rooms (PS), and intensive care units (ICUs) at participating hospitals in the states of Amazonas, São Paulo, Sergipe, and Rio Grande do Sul.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria Patients of both sexes. Age ≥ 18 years. Clinical signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injury (mild, moderate, or severe) or stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic). Signed informed consent form by the patient or by a legally authorized representative in cases where the patient is unable to consent due to the severity of the clinical condition. If the legal representative is not present at the time of admission or initial care, consent may be obtained retrospectively. Exclusion Criteria Individuals with brain lesions of other etiologies, such as previous TBI and/or stroke, neoplasms, infections, sepsis, arteriovenous malformation, intoxication, or illicit drug use. Individuals with scalp or skin lacerations that prevent proper placement of the brain4care sensor. Individuals with craniectomy or skull fractures. Individuals with severe debilitating mental health disorders and/or severe debilitating neurological diseases. Individuals who are agitated, aggressive, or uncooperative, preventing follow-up and outcome assessment. Pregnant women.
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital São Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, 04024-002, Brazil
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Hospital Universitário Getúlio Vargas
Manaus, Amazonas, 69020-170, Brazil
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Hospital Universitário de Lagarto
Lagarto, Sergipe, 49400-000, Brazil
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