Intraventricular Rt-PA in Patients With Intraventricular Hemorrhage (NCT00029315) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Intraventricular Rt-PA in Patients With Intraventricular Hemorrhage
United States30 participantsStarted 2001-09
Plain-language summary
This is a study to evaluate how recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) is utilized in patients with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH). rt-PA is a drug that has been shown to dissolve blood, and may allow intraventricular catheters to be more effective for a longer period of time.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria:
* Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) confirmed by CT scan
* More than 12 hours post bleed
* Hematoma size stable by CT scan
* Post-IVH catheter CT scan
* Able to begin study within 24 hours of bleed
Exclusion criteria:
* Infratentorial bleed
* Supratentorial bleed greater than 30 cc
* Unclipped aneurysm suspected
* Arteriovenous malformation suspected
* Any severe, complicating illness (e.g., AIDS or DNR)
* Cardiovascular parameters that could confound study (e.g., myocardial infarction, pulmonary emboli, systemic fibrinolysis)
* Active internal bleeding
* Requirement for heparin doses greater than 10,000 U/day
* Concurrent coumadin
* Known allergy to rt-PA
* Pregnancy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.