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Can High-Tech goggles spot concussions in the ER?

NCT ID NCT03539848

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a portable goggle system with eye-tracking technology can accurately diagnose mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in community settings like emergency rooms. Researchers enrolled 120 adults aged 18-50 who had a head injury with symptoms. The goal was to see if the goggles could reliably detect mTBI and measure recovery time.

What this could mean

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Active substance
I-PAS goggles (portable head-mounted display with eye-tracking)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a quick, portable tool for diagnosing mild traumatic brain injury in urgent care or emergency rooms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 120 participants, so results may not apply to all settings or injury types. The device may not be accurate enough for widespread use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

120 people

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Started

Aug 2018

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Participants must meet one of the following inclusion criteria: 1. Males and females from 18-50 years of age who present to the emergency department or urgent/acute care facility at the University of Miami Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, or by direct referral to the clinic with a history of all of the following: 1) Blow or impact to head, 2) Period of loss or alteration of consciousness, 3) Neurosensory symptoms, and 4) Diagnosis by Emergency Room Staff or Medical Staff of having suffered an mTBI/Concussion. 2. An age- and sex- matched control group also recruited from emergency department or urgent/acute care facility at the University of Miami Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, or by direct referral to the clinic. These will include individuals with minor injuries (e.g ankle sprains, minor knee injuries, etc.) not involving the head and not requiring admission to the hospital. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of head injury characterized by any of the following: 1. Resulting from penetrating trauma 2. Resulting from an automobile accident with significant associated injuries 3. Associated with a Glasgow Comma Scale Score of less than 13 at the time of injury 4. Associated with a loss of consciousness period greater than 59 minutes 5. Judged to be more than mild by Medical Staff 6. Requiring admission to the hospital for any reason 7. Associated with subdural or epidural hemorrhage 2. Head injury history 1. For control group - history of head injury within the last six months or currently experience any head injury symptoms at time of enrollment 2. For head injured group - history of head injury within the last three months or experiencing head injury symptoms immediately prior to the current head injury 3. Presence of severe aphasia 4. History of diagnosed neuropsychiatric disorders (e.g. hypochondriasis, major depression, schizophrenia) 5. Documented neurodegenerative disorders 6. Pregnancy \[Female candidates will be asked if they are pregnant\] 7. Prior disorders of hearing and balance including: 1. Meniere's disease 2. Multiple sclerosis 3. Vestibular neuritis 4. Vestibular schwannoma 5. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss 8. History of Cerebrovascular disorders 9. History of ear operation other than myringotomy and tube placement in the past 10. Systemic disorders to include chronic renal failure, cirrhosis of the liver, autoimmune disease, heart disease, lung disease, or severe arthritis 11. Children 12. Individuals who cannot provide informed consent

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Conditions

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Brain Concussion Brain Injuries, Traumatic brain injury Craniocerebral Trauma head injury traumatic brain injury

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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