Effect of the Postoperative Trendelenburg Position on Chronic Subdural Hematoma Recurrence (NCT06911736)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Objective: Determine the effect of the postoperative trendelenburg position on the recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma (CSH) in patients undergoing surgery. Materials and Methods: An open-label, randomized, controlled clinical trial was conducted in three hospitals in Medellín. Patients with CSH were enrolled and assigned to the trendelenburg position (30° leg elevation and 10° head tilt) or a flat bed for 24 hours postoperatively. CSH recurrence was measured at 3 months, along with functional outcome (modified Rankin scale), adverse events, and comfort (Likert scale).
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (1 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (5 items).
Location: Clinica CES — Medellín, Antioquia
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Conditions in which the trendelenburg position might not be safe, such as intracranial hypertension without a drain to allow evacuation of the hematoma, cardiovascular instability (severe heart failure, unstable angina, cardiogenic pulmonary edema), acute respiratory distress syndrome without a secure airway, glaucoma, spinal cord trauma not stabilized with surgery, peripheral vascular disease,
- History of ipsilateral chronic subdural hematoma drainage, intracranial hypotension syndrome, ventriculoperitoneal shunting
- Simultaneous participation in any other clinical trial.
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- Clinica CES — Medellín, Antioquia
- Hospital San Vicente Fundación — Medellín, Antioquia
- Instituto Neurologico de Colombia — Medellín, Antioquia
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.