Plasma zap during brain surgery may keep blood clots from coming back
NCT ID NCT07656818
First seen Jun 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether applying a cold plasma (non-thermal plasma) to the surgical site during standard drainage of a chronic subdural hematoma can lower the chance of the blood clot returning within 6 months. Forty adults needing surgery for this condition will be randomly assigned to get standard surgery alone or surgery plus the plasma treatment. The main goal is to see if the plasma reduces recurrence rates and is safe.
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Plasma Physics Laboratory, National Institute of Nuclear Research
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
non-thermal plasma (helium gas)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple way to lower the chance of a chronic subdural hematoma coming back after surgery, reducing the need for repeat operations.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 40 people, so results may not apply widely. The plasma device is new for this use, and its safety and effectiveness are not yet proven.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.