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Could simple drain care rules slash brain injury infections?

NCT ID NCT07682987

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Mansoura University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a set of standard guidelines for managing external ventricular drains (EVDs) can improve nurses' practices and reduce complications in adults with traumatic brain injury. The guidelines include steps like regular checks, proper dressing changes, and careful fluid sampling. The goal is to lower infection risks and improve patient outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
External Ventricular Drain Guidelines
What this could lead to
If effective, these guidelines could reduce infections and improve recovery for traumatic brain injury patients with ventricular drains.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study, so results may not apply broadly. The guidelines may not significantly reduce complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BRAIN INJURIES,TRAUMATIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Nursing- Mansoura University

    Al Mansurah, Egypt

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