Using blood patches to manage intracranial hypotension
The Blood Patch in the Management of Intracranial Hypotension: Description of a Population and Professional Practices
This study looks at how well blood patches help adults with intracranial hypotension feel better after experiencing headaches and other symptoms.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06498804 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients who have experienced intracranial hypotension, particularly those who have benefited from a blood patch procedure between January 2021 and December 2022. It aims to gather data on the effectiveness of blood patches in alleviating symptoms associated with post-dural puncture headaches and other cranial nerve symptoms. The study will analyze patient outcomes and experiences to better understand the management of this condition. Participants must be adults aged 18 and older and have consented to the use of their data for research.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have received a blood patch for intracranial hypotension within the specified timeframe.
Not a fit: Patients who have not undergone a blood patch procedure or those who oppose the reuse of their data for research will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the management and treatment options for patients suffering from intracranial hypotension.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the specific use of blood patches for this condition, similar approaches in managing post-dural puncture headaches have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Major subject (≥18 years old) * Subject having benefited from a bloodpatch between 01/01/2021 and 12/31/2022 Exclusion Criteria: - Subject (and/or their legal representative if applicable) having expressed their (their) opposition to the reuse of their data for scientific research purposes
Where this trial is running
Strasbourg
- Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation médecine Péri-Opératoire - CHU de Strasbourg - France — Strasbourg, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Stefanie KOESSLER, MD
- Email: stefanie.koessler@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: 33 3 88 12 70 90
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.