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A Comparative Analysis of Prognostic Factors for Functional Outcomes in Patients With Acute Subdural Hematoma

Recruiting
Conditions
Acute Subdural Hematoma
Acquired Brain Injury
Interventions
Procedure: Decompressive craniectomy with evacuation of subdural hematoma
Registration Number
NCT06364059
Lead Sponsor
Charles University, Czech Republic
Brief Summary

Acute subdural hematoma (ASDH) is the most common intracranial traumatic lesion that requires surgical intervention. Although there is extensive published research on acute subdural, there remains uncertainty regarding mortality risk and functional outcomes for patients. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of contemporary scoring systems in different age groups of ASDH patients to predict functional outcomes.

Detailed Description

Acute subdural hematoma (ASDH) is the most common intracranial traumatic lesion that requires surgical intervention. Although there is extensive published research on acute subdural, there remains uncertainty regarding mortality risk and functional outcomes for patients. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of contemporary scoring systems in different age groups of ASDH patients to predict functional outcomes. It is our belief that this research will provide valuable insights on the risk of mortality and functional outcomes for ASDH patients. Several clinical and radiologic factors have been identified within the general population that correlate with mortality rates and functional outcomes. There are a number of factors that must be considered in the evaluation of a patient with traumatic brain injury, and a comprehensive assessment is necessary to determine the best course of treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  • surgery due to ASDH
  • 12 months of follow-up
  • functional outcome measured by the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE).
Exclusion Criteria
  • none

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Surgery GroupDecompressive craniectomy with evacuation of subdural hematomaAdult patients who underwent surgery due to acute subdural hematoma
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Chronic use of anti-clotting medicationonce at time of admission

The number of patients on chronic anticoagulation therapy will be the subject of analysis.

Severity of illness analyzed using Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score (APACHE II)within 24 hours of admission

Severity of patient illness will be analyzed using Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score (APACHE II) which ranges from 0 to 71 points. Higher scores correspond to more severe disease and a higher risk of death.

Initial size of subdural hematomathrough study completion, an average of 1 year

Initial size of subdural hematoma measured in millimetres using CT scan.

Trauma severity analyzed using Injury Severity Score (ISS).once at time of admission

Trauma severity analyzed using Injury Severity Score. The ISS scores ranges from 1 to 75 points (Higher scores correspond to more severe injury and a higher risk of death).

Level of consciousness at time of injurythrough study completion, an average of 1 year

The level of consciousness (using the Glasgow Coma Scale, 3-15 points, higher score means a better outcome) at the time of injury is analyzed.

Initial midline shiftthrough study completion, an average of 1 year

Initial size of midline shift measured in millimetres using CT scan.

The Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) at the time of discharge from the Intensive Care (IC).through study completion, an average of 1 year

The Glasgow Outcome Score allowing the objective assessment of the patient´s recovery after trauma brain injury. Allows a prediction of the long-term course of rehabilitation to return to work and everyday life. It uses five categories: 1. Death, 2. Persistent vegetative state, 3. Severe disability, 4. Moderate disability, 5. Low disability.

The Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) evaluation of global disability and recovery after 12 months.12 months follow up

The Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) is an expanded version of the Glasgow Outcome Scale for evaluation of global disability and recovery after traumatic brain injury. It uses eight categories: 1. Death, 2. Vegetative state, 3. Lower severe disability, 4. Upper severe disability, 5. Lower moderate disability, 6. Upper moderate disability - some disability but can potentially return to some form of employment, 7. Lower good recovery - minor physical or mental defect, 8. Upper good recovery - full recovery.

A GOSE analysis will be performed on a patient who has undergone evacuation of a subdural hematoma 12 months after the trauma.

The Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) evaluation of global disability and recovery after 6 months.6 months follow up

The Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) is an expanded version of the Glasgow Outcome Scale for evaluation of global disability and recovery after traumatic brain injury. It uses eight categories: 1. Death, 2. Vegetative state, 3. Lower severe disability, 4. Upper severe disability, 5. Lower moderate disability, 6. Upper moderate disability - some disability but can potentially return to some form of employment, 7. Lower good recovery - minor physical or mental defect, 8. Upper good recovery - full recovery.

A GOSE analysis will be performed on a patient who has undergone evacuation of a subdural hematoma 6 months after the trauma.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time of operation.up to 4 hours

The operative time of the evacuation of the subdural hematoma will be analyzed.

Number of revisions.24 hours

The number of re-operations that are required within 24 hours of the initial procedure will be analyzed.

The need for reversal of the effects of anticoagulants.24 hours

The number of cases of need for reversal of the effect of chronic anticoagulant medication will be analyzed.

Time from injury to surgery.24 hours

The time from the onset of the injury to the evacuation of the subdural hematoma will be analyzed.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Military University Hospital Prague

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Praha, Czechia

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