Clinical Trial: AFFECT Study for Patients With Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, and Ventriculitis
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Use of Active Fluid Exchange to Therapeutically Treat Intracranial Bleeding and Infection
Brief Summary:
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate efficacy and safety of evacuation of cerebrospinal fluid, blood, and harmful bacteria from the intraventricular, subdural and subarachnoid spaces by Active Controlled Irrigation and Drainage (IRRAflow) compared to Passive External Ventricular Drainage (EVD).Subjects with intraventricular hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural bleeding, and ventriculitis will be randomized to receive the IRRAflow device or EVD device and followed for one month post-procedure to…
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