The Long-term Consequences After Traumatic Brain Injury in the Elderly (NCT04074850) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Long-term Consequences After Traumatic Brain Injury in the Elderly
Belgium47 participantsStarted 2019-08-01
Plain-language summary
A better understanding of the injury patterns, injury severity, risk profiles, consequences and impact of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the elderly population is necessary due to the increasing incidence and prevalence of TBI in this population and its high economic impact on society. Therefore, this study aims at describing the long-term consequences of TBI. In order to achieve that goal, injury patterns, injury severity and risk profiles for TBI in the elderly will be mapped. Moreover, a retrospective assessment of brain damage, co-morbidities and post-traumatic history, and a prospective assessment of cognitive functions and quality of life in a 20 years range after TBI will be performed. Finally, a statistical correlation of TBI and different types of neurodegenerative diseases, and an economic costs analysis will be done. All the obtained results will be used to develop a new prognostic tool for the course of the outcomes of TBI in the elderly population.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥ 65 years old at the time of the accident
* admitted to UZ Leuven from 1999 and 2019
* all injury severities
* classified by the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) (mild (GCS 13-15), moderate (GCS 9-12) or severe (GCS ≤8))
* having signed the informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* \< 65 years old
* admitted to UZ Leuven in a different period from 1999-2019
* diagnosis of other neurodegenerative diseases before the TBI
* cognitive and motor disturbances caused by any other pathology before the TBI
* previous alcohol/drugs abuse
* not having signed the informed consent to participate in the study
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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