Testing New Ways to Monitor Brain Swelling in Critically Ill Patients

This research study is testing whether new non-invasive monitoring methods can better detect dangerous brain swelling in patients with acute brain injuries such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, or bleeding in the brain. The study uses several bedside tests and devices—including pupil measurements, brain wave monitoring, ultrasound, and vibration sensors—to see if these tools can catch brain swelling earlier than current methods.

When the brain swells after a serious injury, doctors need to detect it quickly to prevent life-threatening complications. Currently, doctors rely on physical exams and imaging scans, but these methods sometimes catch the problem too late. This study aims to find better, non-invasive ways to monitor brain swelling so patients can receive treatment sooner.