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Could a quick ultrasound replace CT scans for Kids' skull fractures?

NCT ID NCT05726201

Diagnosis Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a bedside ultrasound (POCUS) can accurately detect skull fractures in children aged 2-18 with mild closed head injuries. Researchers enrolled 95 children in the emergency department and compared ultrasound results to CT scans. If effective, this approach could speed up diagnosis, reduce costs, and avoid radiation from CT scans.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ultrasound (diagnostic test)
What this could lead to
If proven accurate, this could make diagnosing skull fractures in children faster, cheaper, and radiation-free.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 95 children. Ultrasound may miss some fractures that CT would find, and results may not apply to all settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

95 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2023

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

* Age group 2 - 18 years old * Both genders * Blunt head trauma within 24hours of admission to the ED. * Glasgow Coma Scale scores of 10 to 15. * Localizing evidence of scalp trauma (cephalohematoma, focal pain, deformity)

Ages

2 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age group 2 - 18 years old * Both genders * Blunt head trauma within 24hours of admission to the ED. * Glasgow Coma Scale scores of 10 to 15. * Localizing evidence of scalp trauma (cephalohematoma, focal pain, deformity) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are less than 2 years old or more than 18 years old * Patients with open head wounds * Ventricular shunts * Bleeding disorders * Known brain tumors * Pre-existing neurological disorders complicating assessment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic brain injury head injury traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Trauma, brain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Omar Ibrahim Abdelsalam

    Asyut, Asyut Governorate, 71515, Egypt

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