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Study aims to reduce unnecessary neck scans in kids

NCT ID NCT05049330

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Julie Leonard Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study involved over 22,000 children who experienced blunt trauma (like car crashes or falls) to develop a tool that helps doctors decide which kids truly need neck immobilization and imaging. The goal is to avoid unnecessary X-rays and CT scans, which expose children to radiation and can cause anxiety. The tool is based on medical records and aims to identify those at real risk of cervical spine injury while sparing others from unnecessary procedures.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could help emergency responders and doctors decide which children truly need spinal immobilization and imaging, reducing harm from unnecessary procedures.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The tool needs further testing in real-world settings before it can be widely used.

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Study facts

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Participants

22,444 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2018

Finished

Jul 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Children aged 0-17 years with known or suspected blunt trauma exposure that arrive at participating children's hospitals and meet study eligibility criteria. No exclusion based on sex/gender, race, ethnic group, or language.

Ages

Up to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 0-17 years * Known or suspected exposure to blunt trauma At least one of the following applies to the patient: * Undergoing trauma team evaluation * Transported from the scene to participating facility by EMS * Undergoing cervical spine imaging at participating facility * Transferred to participating facility with cervical spine imaging Exclusion Criteria: * Exposed to solely penetrating trauma (e.g. a gunshot or stab wound)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Cervical spine injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • CS Mott Children's Hospital

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

  • Children's Hospital Colorado

    Denver, Colorado, 80045, United States

  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

  • Children's Hospital UC Davis Health

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Children's National Medical Center

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20310, United States

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

  • Medical College of Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

  • Primary Children's Medical Center

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84113, United States

  • Texas Children's Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • The Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

    Oakland, California, 94609, United States

  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Pennsylvania, 75235, United States

  • Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

    St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States

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