Developing a scoring system to predict post-operative risks after brain surgery
Postoperative Risk Prediction Score After Elective Intracranial Neurosurgery Operation
This study is trying to create a scoring system to help doctors predict which patients are at low risk for complications after brain surgery, so they can avoid unnecessary stays in the intensive care unit.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Trakya University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Edirne, Centrum) |
| Trial ID | NCT04585633 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to create a risk prediction score to identify low-risk patients following elective intracranial neurosurgery, specifically craniotomy. Data will be collected from patients' medical histories, demographic information, and various intraoperative parameters, including hemodynamic data and anesthesia details. The study will also assess post-operative complications and recovery quality using established scoring systems. The goal is to reduce unnecessary intensive care unit admissions by accurately predicting patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old scheduled for elective craniotomy without a history of heart failure or kidney and liver dysfunction.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing emergency craniotomy or those with significant pre-existing health conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this scoring system could help minimize unnecessary ICU stays for patients undergoing elective brain surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches to risk prediction in surgical settings have shown promise, this specific scoring system for elective intracranial surgery is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. To undergo intracranial operation with elective craniotomy 2. No history of congestive heart failure 3. No kidney and liver dysfunction 4. Not pregnant 5. To be over 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: 1. To undergo an intracranial operation with emergency craniotomy 2. Patients with a history of congestive heart failure 3. Patients with kidney and liver dysfunction 4. Pregnant patients 5. Patients under 18 years old
Where this trial is running
Edirne, Centrum
- Trakya University — Edirne, Centrum, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: SEVTAP HEKİMOĞLU ŞAHİN, Professor — Trakya University
- Study coordinator: ONUR KÜÇÜK, Resident
- Email: dr.okucuk@gmail.com
- Phone: 05358543333
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.