Investigating CBF and ICP Using DCS (NCT06039098) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Investigating CBF and ICP Using DCS
United Kingdom17 participantsStarted 2023-01-05
Plain-language summary
We aim to acquire data using DCS on patients who are undergoing invasive ICP and ABP monitoring on ITU as part of their normal treatment.
Data will then be correlated to derive various parameters including CBF and BFI.
All interventions are entirely non-invasive.
Who can participate
Age range
16 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:
* Invasive monitoring of ICP and ABP as part of normal treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not meeting inclusion criteria.
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.
1This trial used a technology called DCS to measure cerebral blood flow and intracranial pressure in traumatic brain injury patients — can you explain what DCS is and whether the findings from this completed study might change how my condition is monitored or treated?
2Since this was a non-interventional study focused on measuring signals rather than testing a treatment, would the data it collected have any direct bearing on the monitoring approach being used in my care?
3The trial is listed as 'Phase NA,' which suggests it wasn't testing a drug or device therapy but rather gathering measurement data — does that mean there's no direct treatment benefit from this specific study, and what would a next step look like if DCS monitoring proved useful?
4Are there currently any follow-up studies or clinical applications coming out of this DCS research that might be relevant to my situation with traumatic brain injury or intracranial hypertension?
5Given that this trial has already been completed, is the DCS monitoring technology it studied something that's available at this hospital, and would it be worth discussing whether that kind of monitoring could be part of my care plan?
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.