Predicting blockages in external ventricular drains
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether brain scans can help predict when a ventricular drain (a small tube placed in the brain to drain fluid) might get blocked. If researchers can predict blockages, they might be able to prevent complications.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 18.
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You have a new external ventricular drain (EVD) that was put in less than 12 hours ago.
- You have had a CT or MRI brain scan taken within the 24 hours before or 24 hours after the drain was inserted.
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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