Which brain surgery method works best for blood clot removal?
NCT ID NCT07368101
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 60 adults with chronic subdural hematoma (a blood clot on the brain) to see if using one or two small holes in the skull (burr holes) leads to better recovery. The goal was to find which method reduces complications like infection, clot return, and hospital stay. Participants were split into two groups, each receiving one of the surgical techniques, and followed for three months after surgery.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 20-70 years both genders diagnosed with subdural hematoma Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients in shock (BP≤100/60 mmHg) or history of seizures * Patients with bleeding disorder (PT\>15 sec) or intake of anti-coagulants * Patients undergoing or already had ventriculoperitoneal shunt * Patients with epilepsy, or obsessive compulsive decoder * Patients with already operated for subdural hematoma * Patients with post-cerebrospinal fluid diversion subdural hematoma
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Services Institute of Medical Sciences / Services Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54770, Pakistan
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