Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Head Elevation on Intracranial Pressure in Children
Lead Sponsor:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Conditions:
Head Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Head injury is the most common cause of mortality and acquired disability in childhood. It is common to elevate the head of patients at risk for increased intracranial pressure, although it is not cle...
Detailed Description
Head injury is the most common cause of mortality and acquired disability on childhood. Management of children at risk for intracranial hypertension is both complex and increasingly controversial. Als...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Neonates, children, and adolescents
- Intracranial pressure monitor in place
Exclusion
- Severe multiorgan system failure
- Hemodynamic instability sufficient to preclude changes in head position
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
18 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00636376
Start Date
January 1 2002
End Date
October 1 2008
Last Update
October 21 2008
Active Locations (1)
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104