Long-term drainage for fluid buildup after brain surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether keeping a drain in place for a longer time can help remove fluid that collects under the skull after brain surgery for a traumatic injury. It may help patients whose fluid buildup does not go away with standard care.
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Who can take part
- You had brain surgery on one side of your skull after a head injury.
- You developed fluid under the skull for the first time within 30 days after that surgery.
- The fluid is on one side only (could be same side or opposite side of the surgery).
- The fluid is not going away with standard treatment and you need surgery to drain it.
- You are willing to sign a consent form.
- You have not had brain disease or brain surgery before, and you are not pregnant.
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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