Ventriculostomy in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH): Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Open or Not?
- Conditions
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Registration Number
- NCT01169454
- Lead Sponsor
- Duke University
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore two currently accepted methods of intracranial pressure (ICP) management through cerebral spinal fluid (CRF) drainage for patients diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This is a randomized observational study of two physician-prescribed approaches to managing ICP monitoring and CSF drainage for SAH patients. The study will enroll only those patients who have ICP monitoring. Because this is an observational study, there are no physical risks to the patient, the only risk is loss of confidentiality.
- Detailed Description
Patients diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) who require intracranial pressure (ICP) management through cerebral spinal fluid (CRF) drainage will be eligible for this study.
Subjects will be randomized to receive one of two currently accepted methods of ICP management. The first is ICP monitoring with intermittent CSF drainage and the second is through continuous CSF drainage at set pressure thresholds.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- TERMINATED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
- Admitted to Duke University NCCU
- Adult (18 years of age or older)
- Primary diagnosis is Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Intraventricular catheter in situ
- Glasgow Coma Score = 3
- Hunt and Hess Score = 5
- Prisoners
- Ventriculostomy > 72 hours
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Cerebral artery vasospasm 14 days
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Duke University Medical Center
🇺🇸Durham, North Carolina, United States