Ultrasound-Guided head tilt could optimize brain pressure in ICU

NCT ID NCT07665606

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study will test whether using ultrasound to guide how a patient's head is tilted can improve blood flow to the brain. Researchers will measure brain pressure and blood flow in 30 ICU patients as they are moved from lying flat to a 30-degree angle. The goal is to find a personalized tilt angle that maximizes brain perfusion without blocking blood drainage from the head.

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, non-invasive method to personalize head positioning for brain-injured patients, potentially improving blood flow and reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small study (30 participants) that only measures short-term effects. The approach may not work for all patients or may not translate to better long-term outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intracranial hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CRITICAL CARE INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bordeaux university hospital

Bordeaux, France

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