Brain bleed patients: could the right IV fluid save more lives?

NCT ID NCT04043598

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at 320 adults who had a brain bleed (subarachnoid hemorrhage) to see if the type of IV fluid they receive affects their recovery. The goal is to find out if a fluid with a specific salt content can reduce dangerous complications like blood vessel spasms and brain swelling. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two common IV fluids, and researchers track their outcomes in the hospital.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness subarachnoid hemorrhage

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Intensive Care Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Geneva, 1205, Switzerland

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  • Department of Intensive Care, Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland

    RECRUITING

    Bern, 3010, Switzerland

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  • Department of perioperative Intensive Care Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Sankt Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, 9007, Switzerland

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