CRANIOTOMY

This small pilot study is testing a new, dissolvable bone adhesive to secure the piece of skull (cranial flap) that is removed and replaced during brain surgery. The goal is to see if this 'bone glue' is safe and works well to hold the bone in place as it heals, potentially offer…

This study is checking the safety of a surgical patch called Tutopatch, which is already approved and used during brain surgery (craniotomy). It will follow 75 patients after their surgery to see if any complications, like spinal fluid leaks or the need for another operation, are…

This study compares two emergency brain surgery techniques for people with severe head injuries who have a dangerous blood clot pressing on their brain. Researchers are testing whether leaving part of the skull open (decompressive craniectomy) or replacing it immediately (craniot…

This study is collecting real-world information on how a specific surgical patch, called Neuro-Patch, performs when doctors use it to repair the protective lining around the brain or spinal cord. It involves 328 patients who had this patch placed during various neurosurgical proc…