Autologous Platelet-rich Plasma Versus Whole Blood for Epidural Patch in Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension
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Conditions studied: Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension
In brief
Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is a condition characterized by refractory orthostatic headache, mostly due to leaks of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Epidural patch with autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which contains numerous growth factors and cytokines, has been reported as a new and promising alternative for current standard whole blood patching. However, there is no study comparing the efficacy and safety of the two approaches. In this study, we aimed to provide data concerning the outcomes of PRP patching versus conventional whole blood patching for treatment of refractory SIH cases failing in conservative therapy.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07602556
- Run by
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
- People needed
- 218
- Starts
- 2026-05-01
- Expected to finish
- 2029-03-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-27
Who can join
Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Informed consent to participate the research obtained from the patient
- Satisfies the criteria for SIH according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders.
You may not qualify if…
- There was concern for other causes of intracranial hypotension, such as postdural puncture, postsurgical and post-traumatic CSF leaks
- Prior treatment with EBP at any time previously
- Any contraindication to epidural puncture, such as space-occupying intracranial or intraspinal lesions, spinal defect, suspected infection over the puncture site, bleeding disorder and current anticoagulation therapy
- History of drug and alcohol abuse, cognitive dysfunction, or mental illness
- Unable to cooperate with postoperative evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and follow-up visits
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