Lumbar Drainage for Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Lumbar Drainage of Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Lumbar Drainage
External Ventricular Drainage
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 354 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Heidelberg · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who have experienced bleeding in the brain and need treatment. Participants will receive a special drainage procedure to help manage their condition and reduce the risk of further complications.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have a bleeding in the brain that is affecting the ventricles.
- I need a drain placed because of swelling in the brain.
- I am 18 years or older.
- My lumbar drain can be inserted within 72 hours of my symptoms starting.
You may not be able to join if
- I had a health score before this condition that was more than 2.
- I am pregnant.
- My life expectancy is less than 6 months.
- I or my family do not want aggressive treatment for at least two weeks.
- My doctor believes my situation is too serious for aggressive treatment.
- I have another clear reason preventing me from using a lumbar drain.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a debilitating and fatal disease, especially when the hemorrhage is also entering the cerebral ventricles leading to acute hydrocephalus. In these cases, patients need a drainage through external ventricular drains (EVD). In the longer term, patients often need a permanent ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt to avoid hydrocephalus. Here we hypothesize that the early i…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* ICH with IVH (with hemorrhage in the 3rd and/or 4rth ventricle) with the need for EVD placement due to acute hydrocephalus
* Age ≥ 18 y
* Lumbar drain can be inserted within 72 h after symptom onset or patient last seen well
Exclusion Criteria:
* Premorbid mRS score \> 2
* P…
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