Status:
COMPLETED
Vasopressin Versus Catecholamines for Cerebral Perfusion Pressure Control in Brain Injured Trauma Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Miami
Conditions:
Traumatic Brain Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the leading causes of trauma death and disability in both civilian and military populations. The damage that occurs at the instant of trauma cannot be modified; t...
Detailed Description
This is a randomized, controlled, open-label clinical trial comparing vasopressin and catecholamines for cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) control after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Once a neurosu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age \>/= 18 yrs,
- Primary admission to the hospital within 8 h after injury
- Closed head injury
- Potential for intracranial pressure monitoring
Exclusion
- Pregnant or nursing women
- Hemodynamic instability after initial resuscitation
- Vasopressor therapy for greater than 6 hours
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
96 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00795366
Start Date
September 1 2008
End Date
September 1 2014
Last Update
December 12 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Ryder Trauma Center
Miami, Florida, United States, 33136