Early Lumbar Drainage for Brain Bleeding Treatment
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether draining fluid from the lower spine early can help patients recover better after bleeding into the brain's fluid chambers. The goal is to reduce pressure and improve outcomes in people who have had a stroke-like brain bleed.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–85 years old
- First-time brain bleed confirmed by CT or MRI scan with bleeding in the brain's fluid chambers
- Had an external ventricular drain (EVD) placed within 48 hours of symptom onset
- Generally healthy before this bleeding event (able to live independently)
- Able to start the study within 24 hours of drain placement
- No serious untreated heart, blood vessel, or tumor conditions; no bleeding disorders or active bleeding elsewhere
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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