Eclampsia and Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES):
Stopped: Difficulty recruiting, only one participant in 18 months, rarity of event
United States1 participantsStarted 2012-02
Plain-language summary
This is a double blinded, placebo-controlled trial to determine if IV dexamethasone more quickly than placebo assists resolution of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) encountered in eclamptic patients. All patients regardless of assignment to placebo or steroid will receive standard therapy to include magnesium sulfate, blood pressure medications and diuretics. We hypothesize that the addition of dexamethasone to standard therapy will accelerate CNS recovery more quickly than standard management without dexamethasone.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Currently 34 weeks pregnant or within 6 weeks postpartum
. At least 18 years of age
. Singleton or twin gestation
. Patient or family sign informed consent
. Diagnosis of eclampsia
. Able to obtain MRI scanning within 24hours of hosp admit and/or seizure
Exclusion criteria
. Neither pregnant nor within first 6 weeks postpartum
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.
What they're measuring
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Eclampsia and Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES): Arandomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Corticosteroid Efficacy to Augment Standard Therapy and Shorten Recovery