HES Patch Versus Blood Patch (NCT02570724) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
HES Patch Versus Blood Patch
France20 participantsStarted 2013-06
Plain-language summary
The injection of autologous blood Blood Patch (BP) into the epidural space is the standard treatment for headache associated with intracranial hypotension. It provokes cerebral vasoconstriction. It is cons-indicated in a number of situations (HIV positive, fever, sepsis, leukemia). The purpose of this study is to evaluate another technique using a patch made by injecting an epidural hydroxyethylstarch solution (HES 130, 0.4, 6%) instead of blood patch. This alternative technique is simple to implement and does not have some of the specific blood pressure contra-indications. The study aims at comparing the "Blood Patch" group versus the "HES Patch" in terms of clinical efficacy , tolerance, satisfaction of the anesthetist, ease of implementation and effect of the injection of epidural anesthesia on cerebral blood flow within 24 hours.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects older than 18 years.·
* Subjects with an intracranial hypertension syndrome secondary to an epidural, spinal or lumbar puncture (and therefore presumed iatrogenic) with a sub arachnoid space or subjects with intracranial hypertension syndrome of primitive origin requiring treatment with epidural Patch ·
* subjects with a temporal window of sufficient quality to carry out the transcranial Doppler ·
* Subjects haven read the informed consent, signed and dated prior to the start of any proceedings related to the tial·
* Subjects affiliated to health insurance·
* Subjects having been informed of the results of a prior medical consultation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects with a cons-indication to an epidural Patch:
* blood disorders constitutional or acquired coagulation with platelets
* Subjects under treatment with curative doses of antiplatelet drugs or anticoagulants
* subjects under shock and / or hypovolemia
* subjects under generalized sepsis or at the puncture site
* any other cons-indication to performing an epidural
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Variation of the pulsatility index (PI) of the middle cerebral artery transcranial Doppler