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NCT03321370 Cortical Spreading Depolarization After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

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NCT ID NCT03321370
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor Samuel Cramer
Condition Traumatic Brain Injury
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 10 participants
Start Date 2019-08-14
Primary Completion 2027-11-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Continuous electrocorticography post severe traumatic brain injury requiring neurosurgical intervention

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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 10 participants in total. It began in 2019-08-14 with a primary completion date of 2027-11-01.

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Brief Summary

Preliminary evaluation of electrodes placed on the brain for recording brain activity and novel algorithms to determine cortical spreading depolarization foci of origination following severe traumatic brain injury requiring neurosurgical intervention.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient recommended to undergo craniectomy or craniotomy for the treatment of acute TBI Exclusion Criteria: * Wound determined to be contaminated * Decompression is performed only in the posterior fossa * Known systemic infection * Pregnancy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Samuel W Cramer, MD, PhD

✉ rnl@umn.edu

📞 612-624-6666

Principal Investigator

Samuel W Cramer, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Minnesota Neurosurgery Department; Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Hennepin County Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03321370 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT03321370 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03321370 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at rnl@umn.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03321370 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Minneapolis, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03321370 clinical trial?

NCT03321370 is sponsored by Samuel Cramer. The principal investigator is Samuel W Cramer, MD, PhD at University of Minnesota Neurosurgery Department; Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Hennepin County Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 10 participants.

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