Dexamethasone Versus Burr Hole Craniostomy for Symptomatic Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Last updated on April 2022Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Terminated
- Estimated Enrollment
- 300
Inclusion Criteria
- Absence of skull fracture over the subdural hematoma
- Informed consent obtained from a patient or a legal representative before enrollment
- Male or female subject aged 18 years of age or older
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- Absence of skull fracture over the subdural hematoma
- Informed consent obtained from a patient or a legal representative before enrollment
- Male or female subject aged 18 years of age or older
- Able to receive the drug treatment
- Presence of symptoms referable to chronic subdural hematoma, including one or more of the following: Headache; altered mental status, limb weakness, dysphasia, or focal neurological deficit
- Enrollment into the study within 12 hours of detection of chronic subdural hematoma on cranial imaging
- Maximum depth of subdural hematoma of less than 20mm, with less than 10mm of midline shift, as measured on axial CT or MR imaging
- Demonstration of unilateral chronic subdural hematoma on cranial imaging, including the following features: On computed tomography imaging, iso- or hypo-intensity extra-axial collection with or without presence of acute component; radiologic interpretation of magnetic resonance imaging consistent with subacute or chronic SDH; with or without evidence of acute hemorrhagic component
Exclusion Criteria
- Presence of skull fracture over the subdural hematoma, or other specific etiology for cSDH not suitable for drainage by burr hole craniostomy, such as presence of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
- GCS <8 or cSDH of an extent or size for which craniotomy, rather than burr hole drainage alone, is judged necessary by the neurosurgery attending on call
- Prior diagnosis of dementia
- ...
- Presence of skull fracture over the subdural hematoma, or other specific etiology for cSDH not suitable for drainage by burr hole craniostomy, such as presence of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
- GCS <8 or cSDH of an extent or size for which craniotomy, rather than burr hole drainage alone, is judged necessary by the neurosurgery attending on call
- Prior diagnosis of dementia
- Presence of symptomatic peptic ulcer, psychosis, active or suspected TB, acute infection, or documented hypersensitivity or allergy to dexamethasone
- Extent of subdural hematoma > 20mm in maximal depth, or > 10mm of midline shift, as measured on axial CT or MR imaging
- Pregnancy (confirmed by a serum human chorionic gonadotropin pregnancy test) or breast feeding
Summary
- Conditions
- Chronic Subdural Hematoma
- Type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2Phase 3
- Design
- Allocation: Randomized
- Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 18 years and 125 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is condition where blood has slowly leaked out of small blood vessels surrounding the brain. Over time, the blood may cause a variety of symptoms including headache, confusion, limb weakness, and difficulty speaking. There is currently no agreement among physicians a...
Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is condition where blood has slowly leaked out of small blood vessels surrounding the brain. Over time, the blood may cause a variety of symptoms including headache, confusion, limb weakness, and difficulty speaking. There is currently no agreement among physicians as to the best way to treat this condition. One option is to do a surgery to drain the blood that has collected. Usually the surgery involves drilling small holes in the skull to relieve pressure and allow blood and fluids to be drained. Another option is to give medications such as steroids that might reduce the swelling. However, no drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) specifically to treat this condition. Some patients elect to have no treatment. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether investigational treatment with a 2 week course of oral dexamethasone is as effective as surgery for cSDH. The study hypothesis to be tested was: For patients with unilateral, symptomatic chronic subdural hematoma, there is no difference in clinical outcomes, as measured by achievement of modified Rankin Score of 0-2 at 6 months, between those treated with a 2 week course of oral dexamethasone, compared with those treated with burr hole surgical drainage.
Inclusion Criteria
- Absence of skull fracture over the subdural hematoma
- Informed consent obtained from a patient or a legal representative before enrollment
- Male or female subject aged 18 years of age or older
- ...
- Absence of skull fracture over the subdural hematoma
- Informed consent obtained from a patient or a legal representative before enrollment
- Male or female subject aged 18 years of age or older
- Able to receive the drug treatment
- Presence of symptoms referable to chronic subdural hematoma, including one or more of the following: Headache; altered mental status, limb weakness, dysphasia, or focal neurological deficit
- Enrollment into the study within 12 hours of detection of chronic subdural hematoma on cranial imaging
- Maximum depth of subdural hematoma of less than 20mm, with less than 10mm of midline shift, as measured on axial CT or MR imaging
- Demonstration of unilateral chronic subdural hematoma on cranial imaging, including the following features: On computed tomography imaging, iso- or hypo-intensity extra-axial collection with or without presence of acute component; radiologic interpretation of magnetic resonance imaging consistent with subacute or chronic SDH; with or without evidence of acute hemorrhagic component
Exclusion Criteria
- Presence of skull fracture over the subdural hematoma, or other specific etiology for cSDH not suitable for drainage by burr hole craniostomy, such as presence of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
- GCS <8 or cSDH of an extent or size for which craniotomy, rather than burr hole drainage alone, is judged necessary by the neurosurgery attending on call
- Prior diagnosis of dementia
- ...
- Presence of skull fracture over the subdural hematoma, or other specific etiology for cSDH not suitable for drainage by burr hole craniostomy, such as presence of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
- GCS <8 or cSDH of an extent or size for which craniotomy, rather than burr hole drainage alone, is judged necessary by the neurosurgery attending on call
- Prior diagnosis of dementia
- Presence of symptomatic peptic ulcer, psychosis, active or suspected TB, acute infection, or documented hypersensitivity or allergy to dexamethasone
- Extent of subdural hematoma > 20mm in maximal depth, or > 10mm of midline shift, as measured on axial CT or MR imaging
- Pregnancy (confirmed by a serum human chorionic gonadotropin pregnancy test) or breast feeding
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT02111785
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Study Director: Jennifer De Jong University of Virginia