One hole or two? surgical showdown for brain bleed treatment

NCT ID NCT07688473

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

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two surgical techniques for treating chronic subdural hematoma—a slow buildup of blood between the brain and its outer covering. One group receives a single burr hole to drain the blood, while the other gets two holes. The study tracks which method leads to fewer recurrences, infections, seizures, and better overall recovery in adults.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Burr-hole craniostomy (surgical procedure)
What this could lead to: If one technique proves clearly better, it could become the standard surgical approach for chronic subdural hematoma, reducing recurrence and complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The best technique may depend on individual patient factors.

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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

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Locations

Sohag University

Sohag, Egypt

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