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NCT05848297 Automated Robotic TCD in Traumatic Brain Injury

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NCT ID NCT05848297
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor Virginia Commonwealth University
Condition Brain Injuries, Traumatic
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2025-05-20
Primary Completion 2027-05

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography (TCD)

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-20 with a primary completion date of 2027-05.

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Brief Summary

This study's objective is to determine the safety, feasibility and efficacy of prolonged automated robotic TCD monitoring in critically ill patients with severe TBI across multiple clinical sites with varying levels of TCD availability and experience

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥18 * Blunt TBI with Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) ≤8 * Injury within 72 hours * Adequate TCD windows * Ability to obtain informed consent from a Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) Exclusion Criteria: * Catastrophic brain injury with grim prognosis (e.g.: GCS 3 with bilateral mid-position pupil) * C- spine fracture with evidence of spinal cord injury * Severe skull or scalp injury precluding device placement * Planned decompressive hemicraniectomy * Continuous fever for \>6 hours at the time of enrollment (despite treatment) * Lack of TCD window

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Shraddha Mainali, MD

✉ shraddha.mainali@vcuhealth.org

📞 (804) 828-5269

Principal Investigator

Shraddha Mainali

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Virginia Commonwealth University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05848297 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Brain Injuries, Traumatic. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05848297 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05848297 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at shraddha.mainali@vcuhealth.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05848297 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Davis, United States, Winston-Salem, United States, Richmond, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05848297 clinical trial?

NCT05848297 is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University. The principal investigator is Shraddha Mainali at Virginia Commonwealth University. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.

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