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NCT03163134 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Lumbar Drain After Endoscopic Surgery of the Skull Base
A NA study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 170
- Enrollment target
NCT03163134: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
NCT03163134 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 170 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03163134, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 170 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The overall purpose of this study was to assess the necessity of lumbar drain placement after endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) surgery in reducing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak postoperatively and promote a standardization of its use.
Primary Outcome
Determine the rate of CSF leak in endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) patients who received lumbar drain placement and EEA patients who did not receive lumbar drain placement.
Interventions
- DEVICE Lumbar Drain
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 170 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-02-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-04-27 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT03163134 stopped before completion
NCT03163134 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 170 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Lumbar Drain is the first listed.
NCT03163134 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03163134 about?
NCT03163134 is a clinical study titled "Lumbar Drain After Endoscopic Surgery of the Skull Base". The overall purpose of this study was to assess the necessity of lumbar drain placement after endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) surgery in reducing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak postoperatively and promote a standardization of its use.
What is the current status of trial NCT03163134?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 170 participants. The study started on 2011-02-03. Estimated completion is 2015-04-27.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03163134?
The interventions under investigation include: Lumbar Drain (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03163134?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03163134's enrollment target sits among peer trials
170 614th of 2000 higher than 1,382 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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