Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Head Elevation on Intracranial Pressure in Children

Lead Sponsor:

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Conditions:

Head Injury

Eligibility:

All Genders

Up to 18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Head injury is the most common cause of mortality and acquired disability in childhood. It is common to elevate the head of patients at risk for increased intracranial pressure, although it is not cle...

Detailed Description

Head injury is the most common cause of mortality and acquired disability on childhood. Management of children at risk for intracranial hypertension is both complex and increasingly controversial. Als...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Neonates, children, and adolescents
  • Intracranial pressure monitor in place

Exclusion

  • Severe multiorgan system failure
  • Hemodynamic instability sufficient to preclude changes in head position

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2002

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

18 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00636376

Start Date

January 1 2002

End Date

October 1 2008

Last Update

October 21 2008

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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104