๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-08

Evacuation of Lobar Intracranial Hemorrhage Using Microsurgical Technique (ELIMINATE) (NCT07697742)

Evacuation of Lobar Intracranial Hemorrhage Using Microsurgical Technique (ELIMINATE): A Prospective Observational Surgical Cohort Study of Feasibility, Safety, and Radiographic Outcomes

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Dr. Michael D Hill

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

ELIMINATE is a cohort study, phase 2A, designed to determine whether a standardized microsurgical procedure to evacuate spontaneous lobar intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is feasible, safe and surgically efficacious in achieving a postoperative residual ICH volume \<15cc on 24-hour postoperative CT imaging.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Foothills Medical Centre โ€” Calgary, Alberta

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Microsurgical hematoma evacuation (PROCEDURE)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Foothills Medical Centre โ€” Calgary, Alberta

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (403) 210-7786

Email: michael.hill@ucalgary.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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