Bed angle study to improve blood flow in brain injury patients
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adjusting the angle of the bed (called the jugular gating technique) can help improve blood flow to the brain in patients recovering from serious brain injuries. It may help guide care for those who need to lie flat for nursing treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are admitted to a neuro-ICU or trauma unit
- You need nursing care that requires lying flat on your back
- You have a tube (arterial line) that checks your blood pressure continuously
- You have a tube (central line) that measures pressure in your chest veins
- You have either a drain from the brain or a sensor that measures pressure inside your skull
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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