Status:
UNKNOWN
Characteristics of Blood- Brain Barrier Permeability in Neurological Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Soroka University Medical Center
Conditions:
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebral Infarction
Eligibility:
All Genders
16-75 years
Brief Summary
The main goal of the present study is to challenge the hypothesis that blood- brain barrier disruption following brain injury increases the risk for long-term disability, development of brain dysfunct...
Detailed Description
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common traumatic events, occurring in approximately 200 per 100,000, and is a known risk factor for later development of epileptic seizures. This occurs...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- One week following:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Cerebro- Vascular Accident
- Subsequent brain CT showed cerebral cortex injury.
Exclusion
- A known ailment of the central nervous system.
- Use of medications or illicit drugs that significantly affect the central nervous system.
- tourist or temporary residents not available for follow-up.
- For MRI examinations: heart pacemaker, metal implants, or metal shrapnel.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00419874
Last Update
January 9 2007
Active Locations (1)
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Soroka University Medical Center
Beersheba, Israel