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Study identifier: NCT07421453 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Burr-hole Drainage in Patients With a Chronic Subdural Hematoma

Condition: Chronic Subdural Hematoma · Chronic Subdural Hematomas  ·  Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

PhaseN/A
Planned participants150
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

A chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is a type of intracranial hematoma that primarily affects older adults. The rising incidence of this condition, coupled with the high healthcare burden of this disease, calls for an update of the medical care program. We introduced an enhanced recovery protocol (ERP) at our center for patients undergoing surgical treatment (by means of burr-hole drainage) for a cSDH. Our ERP includes guidelines for treatment decisions (surgery or middle meningeal artery embolization), modifications in surgical techniques, and standardized postoperative management strategies. This study prospectively analyses the safety and efficacy of this enhanced recovery protocol for patients undergoing burr hole drainage of a chronic subdural hematoma. Safety and efficacy outcomes will be compared with outcomes of a historical patient cohort. Safety of the protocol will be measured in terms of recurrence rate (6-month follow-up, primary outcome), complication incidence, and 30-day mortality. Efficacy of the enhanced recovery protocol will be represented by the length-of-stay.

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Siebe Orolé, Medical degree  ·  +32 16 34 42 90  ·  neurochirurgie@uzleuven.be

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Locations (1)

University Hospitals LeuvenLeuven, BelgiumRecruiting

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