Evaluation of Cerebral Spinal Fluid and Blood in Patients With Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (NCT00593268)
Biological Markers of Vasospasm in Cerebral Spinal Fluid and Blood in Patients With Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
In this project we are collecting cerebrospinal fluid and blood from patients at Vanderbilt Medical Center who have a subarachnoid hemorrhage which has followed the rupture of a brain aneurysm. We then propose to study the cerebrospinal fluid using a novel microscopic laser directed mass spectrometric analysis (MALDI) available at Vanderbilt. The cerebrospinal fluid and blood will then be analysed for different biological markers, protein expression and gene expression. These markers will then be statistically correlated with clinical data including prediction of vasospasm, time to vasospasm and response to standard therapy.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery — Nashville, Tennessee
Age range: 18 Years
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery — Nashville, Tennessee
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
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- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.