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Compares treatment options for CSF Leak
Official title Conservative vs Interventional Management of Postsurgical CSF Pseudomeningocele
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07614399
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Dear Sir or Madam, You have been invited to participate in a clinical study whose aim is to compare the effectiveness of two different approaches to the treatment of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pseudomeningocele - conservative management and interventional treatment (surgical or drainage procedures). CSF pseudomeningocele is a complication that may occur after brain surgery and is characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid beneath the skin.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Pseudomeningocele after elective intracranial surgery
- Willing and able to give informed consent
- No prior cranial or spinal surgical intervention
- Pseudomeningocele Palpation Scale (PPS) II-IV, no severe pain of the PMC (VAS 7-10) - Tension MK
You likely can't join if
- PMC following emergency or trauma surgery
- Known or suspected infection at the PMC site at recruitment
- Severe comorbidities preventing participation (e.g. terminal illness, organ failure)
- Conditions requiring urgent unrelated surgical intervention
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Prague, Prague, Czechia
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Prague, Prague, Czechia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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