Status:

UNKNOWN

Does Discontinuation of Aspirin Treatment Following Head Trauma Decrease the Incidence of Chronic Subdural Hematoma?

Lead Sponsor:

Hadassah Medical Organization

Conditions:

Head Trauma

Traumatic Brain Injury

Eligibility:

All Genders

50+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Anti-aggregation therapy, including treatment with low-dose aspirin (LDA) is an established risk factor for intracranial hemorrhage, including chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH); however evidence guidin...

Detailed Description

Scientific Background Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a well-described sequelae of minor head trauma in the elderly population. Known risk factors for the development of this condition are old age...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Completion of informed consent by the patient or a legally appointed guardian
  • Age ≥ 50 years
  • Sustained mild head trauma with visit to the emergency department of the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center within 24 hours after trauma
  • Low-dose aspirin therapy (75-100 mg) at time of head trauma
  • Admission non contrast head CT with no evidence of intracranial hemorrhage or skull fracture, as assessed by the neurosurgical resident on call and confirmed by an attending neuroradiologist

Exclusion

  • Documented or suspected myocardial infarction within the last 12 mo
  • Documented or suspected transient ischemic event or cerebrovascular accident within the last 12 months
  • Coronary intervention within the last 6 mo
  • Vascular stenting or bypass within the last 6 mo
  • End-stage renal failure requiring dialysis
  • Treatment with aspirin dose other than 75-100 mg
  • Concomitant treatment by anti-coagulant or other anti-aggregant (e.g. warfarin, low molecular weight heparin, or clopidogrel)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2012

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01470040

Start Date

February 1 2012

End Date

December 1 2014

Last Update

January 18 2012

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Hadassah Medical Center

Jerusalem, Israel, 91120