Ventriculostomy in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH): Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Open or Not?

Stopped early

Conditions studied: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

In brief

The purpose of this study is to explore two currently accepted methods of intracranial pressure (ICP) management through cerebral spinal fluid (CRF) drainage for patients diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This is a randomized observational study of two physician-prescribed approaches to managing ICP monitoring and CSF drainage for SAH patients. The study will enroll only those patients who have ICP monitoring. Because this is an observational study, there are no physical risks to the patient, the only risk is loss of confidentiality.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01169454

Run by

Duke University

People needed

60

Starts

2009-03-01

Expected to finish

2012-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-04-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Admitted to Duke University NCCU
• Adult (18 years of age or older)
• Primary diagnosis is Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
• Intraventricular catheter in situ

You may not qualify if…

• Glasgow Coma Score = 3
• Hunt and Hess Score = 5
• Prisoners
• Ventriculostomy > 72 hours

Where it is running

• Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina, United States

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