Comparing urgent brain surgery methods for traumatic brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares different surgery methods used in the ER within 24 hours of a traumatic brain injury to see which works best at reducing pressure in the brain. It aims to help people with severe head injuries and bleeding in the brain get the most effective urgent treatment.
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Who can take part
- You arrived at the ER within 24 hours of your head injury
- Your CT scan showed bleeding or swelling in the brain with a shift of more than 3 mm
- You also had at least two other signs of high pressure in the brain (like pupil changes, optic nerve swelling, or abnormal blood flow)
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You have a survival chance of more than 24 hours, even if you have other injuries
- You had surgery to open the skull and relieve pressure within 24 hours of the injury
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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