The effectiveness of dexamethasone as an adjunct to surgery on satisfactory resolution of chronic subdural haematomas: A randomised control trial
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Nervous System DiseasesSurgeryChronic subdural haematomas
- Registration Number
- PACTR201406000799322
- Lead Sponsor
- Research Support Unit, Aga Khan University Nairobi
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
1. Age above 18
2. Chronic subdural haematoma diagnosed on CT Scan requiring
surgical management as determined by the neurosurgeon.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Patients who are already on corticosteroids for other reasons
2. Patients with contraindications for corticosteroid use
3. Patient refusal
4. Patients who require early (within 6 weeks) re-commencement of antiplatelet or anti-coagulant therapy as determined by the physician
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method