Comparing prognosis estimates for patients with brain hemorrhages

Diagnosis-related Outcomes in NeurocriTical Care: Prognostic Estimate by Health-care Providers Versus Risk Scores in Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

University of Leipzig · NCT04063982

This study is trying to see if doctors' and nurses' predictions about recovery for patients with brain hemorrhages match up with established risk scores and actual patient outcomes over time.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Leipzig (other)
Locations10 sites (Berlin and 9 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04063982 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational multicenter trial aims to compare the long-term prognosis estimates for patients suffering from intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhages as assessed by healthcare providers versus established clinical risk scores. Treating physicians and nurses will evaluate the functional and cognitive outcomes, as well as quality of life, at multiple time points: upon admission, and at 7 and 14 days post-symptom onset. The actual patient prognosis will be determined through follow-up interviews and questionnaires conducted at 3 and 6 months after the event.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage or nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage who are treated in specialized neurocritical care centers.

Not a fit: Patients with hemorrhages due to trauma or those who are admitted more than 48 hours after symptom onset may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of prognosis assessments for patients with brain hemorrhages, leading to better-informed treatment decisions.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using clinical risk scores for prognosis in similar conditions, indicating that this approach is supported by existing research.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage or nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
* Treatment in Centers with neurocritical care expertise

Exclusion Criteria:

* Language other than German and English
* Restriction of diagnostic and therapeutic measures during acute hospitalization according to advanced directives
* Admission \> 48 hours after symptom onset
* Hemorrhage due to trauma

Where this trial is running

Berlin and 9 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.