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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage brain ischemia intracranial vasospasm subarachnoid hemorrhage

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Universitätsklinik für Neurochirurgie

    Linz, 4040, Austria

  • Kantonsspital Aarau

    Aarau, Canton of Aargau, CH-5001, Switzerland

  • Kantonsspital St. Gallen

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

  • Klinikum rechts der Isar TUM

    München, Bavaria, 81675, Germany

  • Medizinische Universität Wien, Klinik für Neurochirurgie

    Vienna, 1090, Austria

  • University Hospital Zurich

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

  • Universitätsklinikum Mannheim

    Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, 68167, Germany

  • Universitätsklinikum Tübingen

    Tübingen, Tübingen, 72076, Germany