Testing a new patch to seal brain or spine covering after surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a new patch called ArtiFix® that helps seal the tough covering (dura) around the brain or spinal cord after surgery. It is for people who need a small, non-emergency repair and who are otherwise healthy enough for surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 22 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for a planned brain or spine surgery that will need a small patch (up to about 2 inches by 2 inches) to seal the covering of the brain or spinal cord.
- You had a CT or MRI scan in the last 6 months.
- Your surgical wound is expected to be clean (no infection).
- You are willing and able to follow the study procedures and attend follow-up visits for 12 months.
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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