Active clinical trials for "Hematoma, Subdural"

Middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolization via a minimally invasive endovascular approach has been attempted with the goal of eliminating the arterial supply to the vascularized membrane. The investigators have recently presented the first known case series of MMA embolization as upfront treatment for cSDH in lieu of surgical evacuation (publication pending). Five patients underwent successful embolization of the MMA with subsequent reduction in size or complete resolution of cSDH with no peri-procedural complications. The purpose of this study will be to evaluate the safety and efficacy of MMA embolization compared to traditional surgical management for symptomatic, chronic, and medically refractory SDH. MMA embolization is an established procedure used routinely for treatment of tumors or vascular malformations; this study investigates the use of an established procedure for a new disease. The investigators hypothesize that MMA embolization will afford a particularly fragile patient population an alternative to invasive and morbid neurosurgical intervention.

The clinical-functional result after frontal and parietal burr-hole trepanation for the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is effective with regards to control of the hematoma and regression of symptoms (headache, decreased vigilance and neurological deficits). However, in patients the treatment may leave visible depressions of the scalp, just above the trepanation sites, that typically develop gradually after weeks - months after the procedure. A considerable proportion of patients find this aesthetically, functionally and psychologically disturbing; the skin depressions may even cause pain or interfere with activities of daily living, such as combing, etc. An effective method would exist to avoid this undesired treatment effect: Before the skin is closed, a permeable titanium burr-hole plate could be attached above the trepanation site in order to prevent the skin from sinking into the bony defect. However, this is rarely done today, likely because there is no evidence that this treatment modification is effective and safe. Moreover, as material is implanted, this causes additional costs. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate whether the application of burr-hole plates on both the frontal and parietal burr-hole in the context of burr-hole trepanation for the treatment of cSDH can improve patient satisfaction with the aesthetic result of the surgery. In addition, the study is intended to demonstrate that this additional measure will not result in poorer hematoma control, poorer clinical/neurological outcomes, or additional complications for the patient. In a prospective, single-blind and controlled approach, we randomize 80 patients with uni- or bilateral cSDH into an intervention group (with burr-hole plates) or into a control group (without burr-hole plates). The primary end result of the study is the patient's reported satisfaction with the aesthetic outcome of the surgical scar. Secondary results are pain, functionality, neurological status, health-related quality of life, residual hematoma volume, and complications (according to Clavien-Dindo scale; especially re-operation rate for recurring cSDH and infections). The study corresponds to a modern approach, since today's patients not only expect favorable treatment results for their disease, but the therapy should also avoid permanent undesired side-effects, if possible.

Chronic subdural hematomas are a frequent neurosurgical pathology in the elderly. Gold standard is surgical evacuation of these hematomas. Physiopathology of chronic subdural hematoma involves numerous inflammatory processes which could be inhibited by steroids.

Inadequate sedation and analgesia indicated by intraoperative movements are markers of inadequate MAC during burr-hole surgery for chronic subdural hematoma evacuation especially when general anesthesia poses high risk for the patients. Dexmedetomidine, ketamine, propofol intravenous infusion and other agents was used to provide monitored anesthesia care with variable success if used as solitary agents as each drug has its limited use.

This is a single center single arm study of 50 patients to 1) determine the safety of tranexamic acid in the chronic subdural hematoma population following surgical drainage of chronic subdural hematomas and 2) determine if the use of oral tranexamic acid reduces the rate of ipsilateral recurrence following drainage of chronic subdural hematomas. This will be compared to historical controls. This study intends to be a prerequisite to a large nationally funded randomized control trial.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the antipyretic effect of bromocriptine in critically-ill patients with acute neurologic injury and fever from infectious and non-infectious etiologies.

A prospective multicenter cohort study was designed to compare the differences in complications with YL-1 Needle Puncture versus Bulr-hole Craniotomy (BHC) with postoperative Exhaustive Drainage strategy for patients with Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

Setup of comparative trial The goal of this study is to determine whether one surgical treatment for chronic subdural hematoma is better than the other. Patients with a clear indication for drainage of subdural hematoma (as stated under "Surgical options") will be randomized into three groups. One group will receive twist drill craniostomy followed by drainage during 48 hours. One group will undergo burr hole drainage (single if possible, double if necessary) with irrigation and drainage during 48 hours postoperatively. One group will undergo a minicraniotomy with trephine or craniotome, with wide opening of all visible membranes, rigorous irrigation and placement of Jackson-Pratt drain, followed by closed system draining during 48 hours. Postoperative results and complications will be compared between the three groups.

To evaluate the clinic effects and security of oral administration of Atorvastatin on chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH).

Aim of the work: Is to evaluate the prognosis of single burr hole under local anesthesia in management of CSDH according to clinical picture, risk factors, and age.