Cerebrospinal fluid leak
MONDO:0043327Discharge of cerebrospinal fluid through a hole through the skull bone most commonly draining from the nose (CEREBROSPINAL FLUID RHINORRHEA) or the ear (CEREBROSPINAL FLUID OTORRHEA).
Also known as: cerebrospinal fluid leak, CSF leak, CSF otorrhea, CSF rhinorrhea, Drainages, cerebrospinal fluid, Leakages, cerebrospinal fluid, Leaks, cerebrospinal fluid, cerebrospinal fluid Drainages
15 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Simple drain may prevent painful fluid pockets after hernia surgery
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether placing a temporary drain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair reduces the chance of seroma — a pocket of fluid that can cause swelling and discomfort. Half of the 48 participants receive a drain, the other half do not. Researchers track who develops…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pillow eases leg vein symptoms overnight?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether sleeping with a special leg-elevation device (UZit®) can ease symptoms of chronic venous disease, a condition where leg veins have trouble moving blood back to the heart. Seventeen adults used the device every night for one week. Researchers measured cha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade do Porto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New study aims to improve drainage of pancreatic cysts
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how doctors drain fluid-filled sacs called pancreatic pseudocysts that can form after severe pancreatitis. Researchers are observing 80 patients who get endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage using either a plastic or metal stent. The goal is to see which metho…
Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC