Best drainage method after burr hole for chronic subdural hematoma

This trial compares two ways to treat a chronic subdural hematoma (a long-lasting bleed between the brain and its covering): blocking a specific artery versus standard surgery to remove the blood. It may help you and your care team choose the safer and more effective option for your situation.

This trial compares two surgical techniques—using a small endoscope (camera) versus a single burr hole—to drain blood from a chronic subdural hematoma (a slow bleed on the brain surface). The goal is to see which method leads to better recovery and fewer complications.

This trial tests a new surgery for chronic subdural hematoma, which is a collection of blood on the brain. In addition to standard drainage, doctors will try to stop a key artery from bleeding, which may reduce the chance of the hematoma coming back.

This trial compares two places on the skull to drain a chronic subdural hematoma—a collection of old blood pressing on the brain. It tests whether draining from the front or the side of the head works better and is safer.

This trial is testing a new, step-by-step care plan (called an enhanced recovery pathway) for people who need a small hole drilled in their skull to drain a slow-growing blood clot (chronic subdural hematoma). The goal is to see if this organized approach helps patients recover faster and feel better.

This trial compares a newer, less invasive treatment (embolization) with traditional surgery to treat chronic subdural hematoma (a slow bleed on the brain). It aims to see which approach works better and has fewer side effects.