What is this study trying to find out about neurosurgical outcomes?

This study aims to evaluate outcomes and their predictors in various neurosurgical conditions by collecting standardized clinical, cognitive, and psychological data. The research helps improve the quality of care and decision-making across centers by creating a common method to assess and compare patient results over time.

Who may be eligible for this neurosurgery clinical trial?

Adults aged 18 or older with certain neurosurgical conditions such as brain tumors, vascular issues, trauma, spinal disorders, or functional pathologies may be eligible. Participants must understand Italian and not have significant psychiatric or cognitive impairments unrelated to their neurosurgical condition. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this neurosurgery clinical trial?

Study-related care, including data collection and assessments, is provided at no cost. However, personal travel or other expenses related to attending study visits may not be covered and can vary for each participant.

Actively Recruiting

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

ID06724029

Neurosurgical Outcome Network for Predicting Outcomes in Neurosurgery

Led by Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta · Updated on 2026-03-30

4500

Participants Needed

Research Sites

N/A

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating outcomes and their predictors in various neurosurgical conditions to improve the quality and consistency of research and clinical care. The study focuses on standardizing the assessment of clinical, cognitive, and psychological status before and after neurosurgical interventions across multiple centers. This effort aims to create a common language in routine practice and support better therapeutic decisions through shared data and identified predictive factors. The study collects detailed clinical and demographic information from patients undergoing neurosurgery for a wide range of conditions, including tumors, vascular diseases, trauma, spinal disorders, functional pathologies, peripheral nerve issues, and malformations. Data such as comorbidities, anesthesia details, complications, and psychological assessments are gathered before surgery and at follow-ups, with timing varying by condition. An artificial intelligence analysis will be used to identify important predictors and outcomes. Participants will provide data over a period of up to five years, including sociodemographic details, clinical status, cognitive and psychological assessments, and complication records. The study monitors these factors preoperatively and postoperatively to describe outcomes and explore associations with preoperative indicators. The long-term collection of data supports understanding neurosurgical results and guiding patient care more precisely.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Neurosurgical Outcome Network

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Adults aged 18 years or older
Diagnosis of neuro-oncological tumors excluding skull base tumors
Presence of basicranial tumors from anterior, middle, or posterior cranial fossae or sellar regions
Vascular pathologies including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernomas, Moyamoya disease, dural fistulas, or nontraumatic hematomas
Traumatic brain injuries such as diffuse damage, subdural or extradural hematomas, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intraparenchymal hematoma, fractures, or hydrocephalus
Spinal pathologies including degenerative, myelopathic, traumatic, and oncologic conditions
Functional disorders like Parkinson's disease, spasticity, trigeminal neuralgia, craniofacial pain, neuropathic pain, tremor, dystonias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, drug-resistant epilepsy, depression, or normotensive hydrocephalus
Peripheral nervous system conditions including nerve compression syndromes, tumors, and trauma
Malformative conditions such as Chiari malformation type 1, craniostenoses, and malformative hydrocephalus
Adequate understanding of Italian language
Diagnosis of glioma, meningioma, vascular pathology, or spinal pathology to qualify for cognitive and psychological assessment

You will not qualify if you...

History of psychiatric diseases or current use of psychotropic drugs for cognitive and psychological assessments
Presence of overt cognitive decline not caused by neurosurgical injury
Age younger than 18 years

Research Team

Paolo Ferroli, MD

Morgan A Broggi, MD

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