Efficacy of Atorvastatin in Chronic Subdural Haematoma
Chronic Subdural HematomaThis prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of atorvastatin in patients with chronic subdural haematoma. The degree of disability or dependence in daily activities, as well as surgical intervention or recurrence, of the treatment and control groups will be compared.
Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization for the Treatment of Subdural Hematomas With TRUFILL® n-BCA...
Chronic Subdural HematomaThis is a prospective, multi-center, open-label, randomized controlled study in which subjects can receive standard of care (SOC) alone or SOC and TRUFILL n-BCA MMA embolization for the treatment of chronic subdural hematomas (cSDH).
Intracavitary Injection of hUMSCs in Acute Basal Ganglia Hematoma After Stereotactic Aspiration...
Basal Ganglia HematomaA study to examine the safety and potential effectiveness of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUMSCs) in adults who have suffered spontaneous cerebral hemorrhage in basal ganglia. The hypothesis is that hUMSCs will be safe and can improve neurological function after intracerebral hemorrhage so that improve the prognosis of patients.
EndovaScular Versus mediCaL mAnagement of Uncomplicated Type B Intramural heMatoma Trial (ESCLAIM)...
Intramural HematomaThis trial is a multicenter, open-label and prospective randomized controlled study to compare 1-year outcomes of uncomplicated type B intramural hematoma (IMH) patients undergoing thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) plus optimal medical therapy (OMT) with that of those undergoing OMT alone. The primary objective is to test the hypothesis that 1-year aortic-related adverse events are lower in TEVAR plus OMT group than that in OMT alone group. The secondary objective is to test the hypothesis that 1-year all-cause mortality, aortic-related mortality and re-intervention are lower in TEVAR plus OMT group than that in OMT alone group.
Swedish Trial on Embolization of Middle Meningeal Artery Versus Surgical Evacuation in Chronic Subdural...
Chronic Subdural HematomaThe SWEMMA trial is an open, national, multi-center, prospective, randomized (1:1), superiority trial designed to assess impact on reoperation rates for chronic subdural hematoma with a head-to-head comparison of embolization of the middle meningeal artery (intervention) with standard neurosurgical hematoma evacuation (control).
Nerve Block Anesthesia Combined With Sedative Anesthesia Versus General Anesthesia in Surgery for...
Chronic Subdural HematomaAnesthesiaA prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of nerve block anesthesia combined with sedative anesthesia versus general anesthesia during burr hole craniostomy with drainage for chronic subdural hematoma.
Use of Tissue Plasminogen Activator in the Clearance of Chronic Subdural Hematomas
HematomaSubdural1 moreTo determine the utility of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in the clearance of chronic subdural hematomas (CSDH). Intra-catheter tPA will be administered during surgical procedure and allowed to break down blood clot to assist with removal/drainage during twist drill craniostomy procedure.
Dartmouth Middle Meningeal Embolization Trial (DaMMET)
Chronic Subdural HematomaSubdural HematomaChronic subdural hematomas (cSDH) are one form of bleeding in the head. They are one of the most common diseases encountered by neurosurgeons across the country. The cSDH can push on the brain and produce symptoms that include seizures, weakness, loss of sensation, and confusion. Many of these cSDH produce repetitive bleeding. Treatment has largely consisted of surgical drainage of hematoma (also known as a blood clot) through either a small hole in the skull or open surgery. However, it is common for the cSDH to reappear despite these procedures. A recent study has shown a treatment failure rate of 27% and a need for additional surgery at 19%. A new approach to treatment of cSDH blocks the blood supply to the tissue that produces the repeated bleeding. Catheters are used to gain access to the middle meningeal artery (MMA), an artery that supplies the coverings of the brain. The artery is blocked using small particles or glue in a process called embolization. A recent pilot study of 72 patients who underwent MMA embolization showed a much lower rate of repeated bleeding. Based on these results, it is thought that this procedure holds promise in reducing the number of cSDH that require one or more operations. The goal of this study is to systematically examine if blocking the blood supply to the tissue responsible for repeated bleeding helps the cSDH resolve and improves patient outcomes.
A Comparative Study of 3-point With 1-point Mesh Fixation in TAPP for Gilbert Type III Inguinal...
HerniaInguinal5 moreThis study was designed to compare the outcome of 3 point with 1 point lightweight mesh fixation in TAPP surgery for patients with type Ⅲ gilbert inguinal hernia. The main outcome include seroma, chronic pain, recurrence, et al.
Feasibility of Endovascular Repair Of Ascending Aortic Pathologies
Aortic DissectionIntramural Hematoma2 moreThe purpose of this study is to investigate the outcome of patients with pathologies of the ascending thoracic aorta (diseases in the great blood vessel or artery that leads away from the heart) including type A aortic dissection, retrograde type A aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, penetrating ulcer or pseudoaneurysm who are suitable for endovascular (within the vessel) repair with the Medtronic Valiant PS-IDE (Physician Sponsored-Investigational Device Exemption) Stent Graft. Type A aortic dissection is a condition where blood passes through the inner lining or between the layers of the blood vessel from a tear in the aortic wall (dissection) in the ascending aorta; a retrograde Type A aortic dissection is a condition where the dissection or tear in the ascending aorta starts from the descending aorta; an intramural hematoma is a collection of clotted blood within the aortic wall; a penetrating ulcer has a plaque or clot within the wall and a pseudoaneurysm is a false aneurysm . If left untreated in any of these conditions, the aorta can enlarge and rupture causing injury or death. The plan for these patients is to repair the ascending thoracic aorta using the Medtronic Valiant PS-IDE Stent Graft with the Captivia Delivery System. The Valiant Captivia has been evaluated worldwide and used extensively in patients with type B (descending) thoracic aortic dissection. Since the dissections in the ascending aortas mirror that of the descending aorta, it is expected that this stent graft will deliver similar performance and endurance in patients with type A aortic dissection. The investigators expect to reroute the blood to the true lumen (the inner space within the blood vessel) by covering the proximal (nearest to the heart) tear with the stent graft. The stent graft is a stent frame made from Nitinol wire and covered with an expandable material made of a polyester material. This new study will determine how well the device works to treat dissections, intramural hematomas, penetrating ulcers and pseudoaneurysms in the ascending thoracic aorta.