Spinal fluid test may spot brain damage early after hemorrhage
NCT ID NCT04998370
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 366 people who had a brain bleed from a burst aneurysm. Researchers measured hemoglobin in the fluid around the brain and spine to see if it could predict secondary brain injury, like artery spasms or lack of blood flow. The goal is to find a better way to monitor patients and catch complications early.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple test to catch brain complications early after a brain bleed.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures a marker, so it won't directly improve outcomes. Results may not change current care.
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Locations
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Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Universitätsklinik für Neurochirurgie
Linz, 4040, Austria
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Kantonsspital Aarau
Aarau, Canton of Aargau, CH-5001, Switzerland
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Kantonsspital St. Gallen
Sankt Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, CH-9007, Switzerland
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Klinikum rechts der Isar TUM
München, Bavaria, 81675, Germany
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Medizinische Universität Wien, Klinik für Neurochirurgie
Vienna, 1090, Austria
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University Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland
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Universitätsklinikum Mannheim
Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, 68167, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Tübingen
Tübingen, Tübingen, 72076, Germany