Brain drain debate: quick removal may beat slow weaning
NCT ID NCT07630051
First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tests two strategies for removing a temporary brain drain (external ventricular drain) in patients with bleeding around the brain. One method clamps the drain directly when ready, the other raises it gradually. The goal is to see which approach reduces the time the drain stays in, lowering infection risk and hospital stay. 170 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods.
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Angers, France
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Brest, France
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University Hospital Nantes
Nantes, France
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Poitiers, France
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Rennes, France
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could establish a standard, faster way to remove brain drains, reducing infections and hospital stays for patients with brain bleeding.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial comparing two existing methods, so it may not show a clear winner. Results may not apply to all patients.
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