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NCT00636376 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effects of Head Elevation on Intracranial Pressure in Children
A NA study, sponsored by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 18
- Enrollment target
NCT00636376 is a NA study that has completed, run by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The registered enrollment target is 18 participants.
The verdict
NCT00636376, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 18 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Head injury is the most common cause of mortality and acquired disability in childhood. It is common to elevate the head of patients at risk for increased intracranial pressure, although it is not clear if it is always beneficial. Every severe pediatric traumatic brain injured patient will have an optimal head position that prevents rising pressure in the brain.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Place HOB in alternate positions from 0-50 degrees.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 18 participants |
| Start Date | 2002-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-10 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00636376
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00636376 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 18 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which has 431 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Place HOB in alternate positions from 0-50 degrees. is the first listed.
NCT00636376 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00636376 about?
NCT00636376 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Head Elevation on Intracranial Pressure in Children". Head injury is the most common cause of mortality and acquired disability in childhood. It is common to elevate the head of patients at risk for increased intracranial pressure, although it is not clear if it is always beneficial. Every severe pediatric traumatic brain injured patient will have an o...
What is the current status of trial NCT00636376?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 18 participants. The study started on 2002-01. Estimated completion is 2008-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00636376?
The interventions under investigation include: Place HOB in alternate positions from 0-50 degrees. (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00636376?
This trial is sponsored by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which has 431 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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