New procedure could help predict brain death in severely injured patients

NCT ID NCT03765814

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested a standardized procedure to select seriously brain-injured patients who are likely to progress to brain death within 48 hours. Researchers monitored 83 patients in intensive care to see how many reached brain death. The goal was to improve organ donation coordination and family communication.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Annecy Genevois

    Pringy, Haute Savoie, 74374, France

  • CHU de Nantes

    Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, 44093, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Départemental de Vendée Les Oudairies

    La Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée, 85000, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Toulon La Seyne sur Mer

    Toulon, Var, 83200, France

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