Study of severe low sodium and brain safety during treatment
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This is a retrospective study (meaning researchers look back at medical records) of patients who had very low sodium levels in their blood when admitted to the hospital. Researchers want to understand the link between how quickly doctors correct low sodium and a rare brain condition called osmotic demyelination syndrome.
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Who can take part
- You were admitted to a hospital with a blood sodium level of 110 mmol/L or lower
- Your medical records are available for review by the research team
- You do not have blood sugar (glucose) higher than 15 mmol/L at the time of measurement
- Your sodium blood test results are accurate and not affected by other factors like high blood sugar
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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