Brain surgery in children: what predicts a good recovery?

NCT ID NCT07696598

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study looks at children under 18 who need emergency surgery for a type of brain bleed called an extradural hematoma after a head injury. Researchers will track their recovery using a standard scale for childhood head injuries. The goal is to understand which factors lead to better neurological outcomes after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
emergency craniotomy
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help doctors better predict recovery and refine surgical timing for children with traumatic brain bleeds.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The study is observational and does not test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Sohag University Faculty of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Sohag, Sohag Governorate, Egypt