Status:
COMPLETED
Impact of Ventricular Catheter Used With Antimicrobial Agents on Patients With a Ventricular Catheter
Lead Sponsor:
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Hydrocephalus
Intracranial Hypertension
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
External ventricular catheters are used for intracranial pressure monitoring and temporary cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage in neurosurgery. The incidence of ventriculostomy-related cerebrospinal fl...
Detailed Description
Objective: 1. To assess the cranial and extracranial infection rate of systemic antibiotic prophylaxis versus antibiotics-impregnated catheter. 2. To assess the patients' outcome and carry out cost a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with external ventricular drain inserted
- Patients with external ventricular drain in-situ planned for at least 5 days
Exclusion
- Known CSF infection including meningitis
- Known sepsis
- Uncorrected coagulopathy
- No consent available
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
184 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00286104
Start Date
April 1 2004
End Date
June 1 2009
Last Update
December 23 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Division of Neurosurgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, 852