Actively Recruiting
Prediction of Undesired Obstruction in External Ventricular Drains.
Led by Nantes University Hospital · Updated on 2024-07-12
640
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
125 weeks
Total Duration
On this page
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Acute obstructive hydrocephalus often complicates intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH). The insertion of an external ventricular drain (EVD) is typically necessary in order to alleviate intracranial pressure by draining excess fluid. However, dysfunction of the EVD whether due to malposition or obstruction, can exacerbate hydrocephalus in an already compromised brain. EVD dysfunction must therefore be promptly detected and treated. Consequently, identifying high-risk patients and closely monitoring them is imperative. While IVH is known to increase the risk of obstruction in the natural cerebrospinal fluid outflow tract, its association with ventricular drain obstruction remains unproven.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Prediction of Undesired Obstruction in External Ventricular Drains.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
Inclusion Criteria :
Patient older than 18 years old,
- admitted to the ICU,
- with first EVD inserted for less than 12 hours,
- and brain imaging (CT or MRI) available in the timespan "24 hours before to 24 hours after" the EVD insertion.
Exclusion Criteria :
- EVD intentionally occluded immediately after its insertion,
- purulent cerebrospinal fluid
- Pregnant or breast-feeding patient
- Moribund patient or patient with decision of withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment within the 12 hours
- Patient with no health insurance
- Patient under guardianship
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
AI-Screening
AI-Powered Screening
Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Nantes University Hospital
Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France, 44093
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Karim LAKHAL, PH
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here