Fluid management strategies for traumatic brain injury patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests two different approaches to managing fluids given to brain injury patients in the ICU—one more restrictive and one more liberal—to see which is safer and more effective. The goal is to find the best balance that protects the brain while supporting overall health.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a traumatic brain injury (from head trauma, with or without other injuries)
- You were admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU)
- You can be enrolled within 48 hours of arriving at the ICU
- You are not pregnant or suspected to be pregnant
- You do not have severe bleeding or shock requiring emergency surgery within 24 hours
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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