Washing the brain for infection treatment
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether washing out the infected fluid spaces in the brain (ventricular irrigation) can safely treat a serious brain infection (ventriculitis). It is for adults with a confirmed infection and fever who are stable enough for the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your spinal fluid looks cloudy or yellow and has a high white blood cell count.
- You have a fever (temperature above 100.4°F).
- You have a confirmed brain infection—either bacteria found in your spinal fluid or pus seen on a CT or MRI scan.
- You are able to give consent for the treatment.
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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