New recovery pathway aims to cut repeat surgeries for brain bleed in elderly

NCT ID NCT07421453

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an enhanced recovery protocol for older adults who need surgery for a chronic subdural hematoma (a slow brain bleed). The protocol includes updated treatment decisions, surgical tweaks, and standardized aftercare. Researchers will compare 150 patients on this new plan to a historical group, looking at whether it reduces the need for repeat surgery and shortens hospital stays.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: enhanced recovery protocol (including treatment guidelines, surgical technique modifications, and standardized postoperative care)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a standard care pathway that lowers the chance of hematoma recurrence and shortens hospital stays for older patients.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center study comparing results to past patients, not a randomized trial. The protocol may not work better than usual care, and results may not apply to other hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC SUBDURAL HEMATOMA CHRONIC SUBDURAL HEMATOMAS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospitals Leuven
RECRUITING

Leuven, 3000, Belgium

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