Status:
COMPLETED
Shunt Outcomes of Post-Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus
Lead Sponsor:
University of Utah
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Conditions:
Post-Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 180 years
Brief Summary
This multicenter, prospective pilot study will compare the effectiveness of two established procedures used in the treatment of post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus in very low birth weight infants, specifi...
Detailed Description
Intraventricular hemorrhage and post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus remain a leading cause of mortality and long-term morbidity in premature infants. The two most common temporary cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- premature neonates with birth weights less than 1500 grams
- Grade III or IV intraventricular hemorrhage
- Fronto-occipital horn ratio greater than or equal to 0.50
Exclusion
- Less than 72 hour life expectancy from other medical problems
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 10 2011
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 10 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
146 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01480349
Start Date
January 10 2011
End Date
May 10 2016
Last Update
December 26 2017
Active Locations (7)
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1
Children's Hospital of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35233
2
St. Louis Children's Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110
3
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15224
4
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030