Catheter system to drain brain fluid in bleeding
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a special catheter system used to drain cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid around the brain and spinal cord) in adults with bleeding into the brain’s fluid spaces. It may help because doctors can use the catheter soon after the bleeding to manage fluid and pressure.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Have bleeding into the brain fluid spaces confirmed by a CT or MRI scan
- A doctor thinks you need cerebrospinal fluid drainage (draining brain fluid)
- Treatment can start within 72 hours of when the bleeding began
- You (or your legal representative) can sign informed consent
- The doctor believes this active treatment is appropriate for you
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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