Effect of the Postoperative Trendelenburg Position on Chronic Subdural Hematoma Recurrence
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Trendelenburg
Recurrence
Mortality
Prognosis
Clinical Trials
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
- 254 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Antioquia · Other
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About This Trial
Objective: Determine the effect of the postoperative trendelenburg position on the recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma (CSH) in patients undergoing surgery.
Materials and Methods: An open-label, randomized, controlled clinical trial was conducted in three hospitals in Medellín. Patients with CSH were enrolled and assigned to the trendelenburg position (30° leg elevation and 10° head tilt) or …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* The study included patients aged 18 years or older who required surgical management of symptomatic CSH confirmed by CT scan and whose informed consent was given by the patient or responsible family member to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or breastfe…
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