Collecting data on pupillometer assessments in neuro-intensive care
Official title: Establishing Normative Data for Pupillometer Assessments in Neuro-Intensive Care
Run by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · NCT02804438 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is gathering information on how pupils react in critically ill patients to help doctors better understand and interpret these assessments in intensive care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dallas, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 2015 |
| Main results expected | September 2028 |
| Study ends | September 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT02804438 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are critically ill patients in intensive care units who have been prescribed regular pupillary assessments by their attending physicians.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are outpatients or those without orders for regular pupillary assessments will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather extensive data on pupillometer readings to establish normative values for pupillary assessments in critically ill patients. By collecting data from patients in intensive care units who undergo regular pupillary evaluations, the study seeks to enhance understanding of clinically relevant pupil metrics such as size, reactivity, and the neurological pupil index. The data collected will serve as a foundation for future research and improve the interpretation of pupillary assessments in critical care settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide critical insights into normal pupillary responses, aiding in the assessment and management of neurological conditions in critically ill patients.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on establishing normative data, similar studies in pupillometry have shown promise in enhancing clinical assessments, suggesting potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Data will be collected on patients admitted to enrolling hospitals who have been assigned, by the attending physician, to have regular pupillary assessments, and in whom staff nurses are performing pupillary assessments with the pupillometer. Exclusion Criteria: * Out-patients * Patients that do not have orders for regular pupillary assessments
Where it's running
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Maria E Denbow
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: DaiWai M Olson, PhD
- Email: DaiWai.Olson@UTSouthwestern.edu
- Phone: 214-648-8946
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.