Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 1 Day to 18

Pediatric extradural hematoma after head injury: what happens after surgical evacuation

Official title: A Combined Retrospective and Prospective Study of Surgical and Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Patients With Extradural Hematoma Following Acute Head Injury

Run by Sohag University · NCT07696598 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how children recover after surgical removal of an extradural hematoma following head injury to see what outcomes occur.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages1 Day to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorSohag University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sohag, Sohag Governorate)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 20, 2026
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2027
Study endsApril 1, 2027
Registry record updatedJuly 10, 2026
Trial IDNCT07696598 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are children under 18 who had traumatic EDH and underwent surgical evacuation, without coagulopathies or other major intracranial injuries.

Probably not a fit

Patients with multiple intracranial injuries, coagulopathy, prior EDH surgery, or significant systemic comorbidities may have outcomes not attributable to the hemorrhage alone.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study examines pediatric patients under 18 who underwent surgical evacuation of an extradural hematoma after traumatic head injury. It aims to describe clinical presentations, perioperative management, and neurological outcomes in this population. Data are collected from a single center to characterize postoperative course and overall prognosis. The study emphasizes real-world practice patterns and outcomes in pediatric EDH treated with surgery, noting variability in presentation and recovery. No interventional arms are involved beyond standard surgical treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, findings could help clinicians anticipate outcomes and tailor postoperative care for children with EDH.

How similar studies have gone: Similar observational reports in pediatric EDH suggest variable but informative outcomes; this study adds local experience from a single center.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Pediatric patients (\<18 years of age).
* Patients with traumatic extradural (epidural) hematoma.
* Patients who underwent surgical evacuation of the extradural hematoma.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with coagulopathy.
* Patients with autoimmune disorders.
* Patients with a previous operation for extradural hematoma.
* Patients with associated intracranial hematomas (e.g., subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or brain contusion).
* Patients with panfacial fractures.
* Patients with significant general surgical, cardiothoracic, or orthopedic comorbidit.

Where it's running

  • Sohag University Faculty of Medicine
    Sohag, Sohag Governorate, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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