Effects of Head Elevation on Intracranial Pressure in Children

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Conditions studied: Head Injury

In brief

Head injury is the most common cause of mortality and acquired disability in childhood. It is common to elevate the head of patients at risk for increased intracranial pressure, although it is not clear if it is always beneficial. Every severe pediatric traumatic brain injured patient will have an optimal head position that prevents rising pressure in the brain.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00636376

Run by

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

People needed

18

Starts

2002-01-01

Expected to finish

2008-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2008-10-21

Who can join

Age: any, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Neonates, children, and adolescents
• Intracranial pressure monitor in place

You may not qualify if…

• Severe multiorgan system failure
• Hemodynamic instability sufficient to preclude changes in head position

Where it is running

• The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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