Using ultrasound to check brain blood flow after skull repair
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study uses a special ultrasound test to see how blood flow in the brain changes after you have surgery to replace a piece of your skull with a PEEK implant. It may help doctors understand if the surgery affects blood flow.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are planning to have a PEEK cranioplasty surgery to repair a missing piece of skull.
- The missing bone is on the side of your head (the temple area).
- You agree to take part in the study and sign the consent forms.
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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