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Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Burr-hole Drainage in Patients With a Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Led by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven · Updated on 2026-02-19
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
188 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
A chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is a type of intracranial hematoma that primarily affects older adults. The rising incidence of this condition, coupled with the high healthcare burden of this disease, calls for an update of the medical care program. We introduced an enhanced recovery protocol (ERP) at our center for patients undergoing surgical treatment (by means of burr-hole drainage) for a cSDH. Our ERP includes guidelines for treatment decisions (surgery or middle meningeal artery embolization), modifications in surgical techniques, and standardized postoperative management strategies. This study prospectively analyses the safety and efficacy of this enhanced recovery protocol for patients undergoing burr hole drainage of a chronic subdural hematoma. Safety and efficacy outcomes will be compared with outcomes of a historical patient cohort. Safety of the protocol will be measured in terms of recurrence rate (6-month follow-up, primary outcome), complication incidence, and 30-day mortality. Efficacy of the enhanced recovery protocol will be represented by the length-of-stay.
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Official Title
Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Burr-hole Drainage in Patients With a Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Presence of a chronic subdural hematoma needing burr-hole drainage
- Provided written informed consent or consent obtained from a legally acceptable representative if the patient cannot consent themselves
- If unable to sign consent and no representative available, an impartial witness can attend the consent process
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of significant underlying brain lesions such as vascular lesions or tumors
- Previous treatment of the same sided chronic subdural hematoma by surgery or middle meningeal artery embolization
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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University Hospitals Leuven
Leuven, Belgium, 3000
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Research Team
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Siebe Orolé, Medical degree
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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