Biomarker Role in Assessing Imaging Needs for Mild Cranial Trauma
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Brain Injuries
Head Injury
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Diagnostic
- Participants needed
- 350 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Emory University · Other
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About This Trial
This study aims to determine whether a blood test can help doctors decide when to use a head CT scan for patients with a mild head injury. Researchers are investigating whether the results from this blood test can aid in making better decisions about patient care and potentially reduce the need for imaging.
In this study, researchers will collect blood samples to assess whether this specific bloo…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years and older
* Mild TBI, defined as Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score 13-15, presenting within 24 hours of injury
* No prior head imaging for the same incident
* Presenting within 24 hours of onset of injury
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with penetrating head…
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