Blocking the artery to treat epidural hematoma
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to treat a blood clot outside the brain (epidural hematoma) after a head injury. Instead of surgery, doctors use a thin tube to block the artery feeding the clot, which may help the body absorb the clot more safely.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You had a head injury and a CT scan shows a blood clot outside the brain (epidural hematoma)
- Your doctors agree that the clot can be managed without surgery
- You are enrolled in the study within 6 hours of your injury, and treatment starts within 8 hours
- The blood clot is on the surface of the brain (not inside the brain tissue)
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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