A study to compare surgery for chronic subdural haematoma with and without corticosteroids.

Phase 2

Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic Subdural Haematomas; Neurological - Other neurological disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000175774
• Lead Sponsor: The Townsville Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-02-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

All patients aged 18yrs or more with demonstrated chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) (either on CT or MRI or both) that is considered by the admitting neurosurgical team to be the cause of the patient's presenting symptoms and/or signs, and to be amenable to neurosurgical management will be considered suitable for study. All patients with diabetes mellitus will be discussed with an endocrinologist prior to commencing corticosteroid (CS).

Exclusion Criteria

Children less than 18yrs will be excluded because the nature of CSDH in this group is entirely different to that observed in adults. Pregnant women will be excluded because CS can cause congenital malformations. Patients with a history of psychosis will be excluded because CS can provoke relapses.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Recurrence rate of chronic subdural haematomas[Occurrence of signs and symptoms attributable to an ipsilateral chronic subdural haematoma seen on imaging (CT or MRI) within 6 months of the original drainage procedure.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
IL[NIL]