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Urea Therapy for Hyponatremia in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Hyponatremia
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
SIADH
Interventions
Other: PLACEBO
Drug: Urea
Registration Number
NCT04552873
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Grenoble
Brief Summary

Hyponatremia is defined as a plasma sodium concentration below 135 mmol / L. This is a common occurrence (20-50%) during subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Its appearance is often associated with vasospasm. It is associated with an increase in morbidity and mortality linked to induced neurological disorders. Hyponatremia is caused by two etiologies: the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of anti-diuretic hormone (SIADH), and the cerebral salt wasting syndrome, CSWS. Theoretically, these two entities are differentiated by the patient's volemia; in practice, this parameter is difficult to measure. In addition, the correction of hyponatremia is diametrically opposed according to its mechanism: water restriction in the case of SIADH, sodium intake in the event of CSWS. Urea is offered as a second-line treatment in the event of treatment failure to correct hyponatremia. However, the efficacy of this treatment is based on small, observational, retrospective studies. Moreover, the mechanism of action of urea remains poorly understood: it could be a hyperosmolar effect or passive renal reabsorption of sodium.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
52
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients aged at least 18 years old
  • Non-traumatic HSA
  • Hyponatremia defined by a natremia less than 135 mmol / L and a high natriuresis, greater than 250 mmol / L despite well-managed saline intakes
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Severe cardiac decompensation (LVEF <30%)
  • Severe hepatic cirrhosis (PT <30%, ascites), known severe renal failure (GFR <30mL / min / 1.73m²)
  • Blood urea> 25 mmol / L in the basal state
  • Osmotherapy and diuretics in the last 48 hours
  • Ongoing treatment with systemic corticosteroids
  • Persons referred to in Articles L1121-5 to L1121-8 of the CSP corresponding to all protected persons: pregnant woman, parturient, nursing mother, person deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision, person subject to a legal protection measure.
  • Patient not affiliated to a social security scheme
  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the components of ergytonyl
  • Contraindications to ergytonyl: taking curative anticoagulants, previously known and treated diabetic patients
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CONTROL GROUPPLACEBOthe control group will be treated during 5 days by ergytonyl dose per administration : 5mL
EXPERIMENTAL GROUPUreathe experimental group will be treated during 5 days by urea dose per administration : 1g / kg / 24 hours in 2 or 3 doses morning, noon and evening (dose adjustment of urea according to weight)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To demonstrate the effectiveness of urea therapy in correcting persistent hyponatremia despite adequate management during subarachnoid hemorrhage5 DAYS

Change in blood serum in mmol / L measured before initiation of treatment and on the day of discontinuation of treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Grenoble

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Grenoble, France

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