Early skull repair to help brain recovery after injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether repairing a missing piece of skull very soon after surgery to relieve brain swelling can help patients recover better. The repair uses the patient's own saved bone flap.
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Who can take part
- You had surgery to remove part of your skull to relieve pressure after a head injury, stroke, or brain bleeding.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- This is the first time you are having skull repair surgery.
- The missing bone is only on one side of your head.
- Your skin over the area is healing well and you do not have an active infection.
- You do not have diabetes or other serious health conditions that could interfere with healing.
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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