Early skull repair after stroke or injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether fixing a skull defect very early after the first surgery helps improve brain function and recovery. It is for people who had a part of their skull removed to relieve pressure after a head injury, stroke, or brain bleed.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 80 years old
- You had a decompressive craniectomy (skull bone removed to relieve brain pressure) due to trauma, stroke, or bleeding
- This is your first skull repair surgery
- Your skull defect is on one side only and at least 2.5 inches wide (25 cm²)
- You have your own saved bone flap available for replacement, and it is not broken into many pieces
- You do not have active infection, poor wound healing, diabetes, or a blood clotting disorder
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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