Lumbar vs external brain fluid drain to prevent blood vessel spasm
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two types of drainage tubes used in people with a serious bleeding around the brain, aiming to prevent a complication called blood vessel spasm. If you qualify, it may help doctors learn which drainage method works best for safer recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You were treated at UC San Diego Medical Center for bleeding around the brain
- You have subarachnoid hemorrhage with a specific severity grade (grade II, III, or IV)
- Or you have aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage with evidence seen on imaging scans
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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