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UnknownNCT00359697

Comparison of Two Different Medications Used to Treat Elevated Intracranial Pressure

Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trialto Compare Mannitol and Hypertonic Saline for Treatment of Increased Intracranial Pressure

Status
Unknown
Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
Thomas Jefferson University · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

The overall purpose of this study is to compare the effects of mannitol and hypertonic saline on patients with increased intracranial pressure. The hypothesis being tested is that hypertonic saline is more effective in controlling increased intracranial pressure than mannitol.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DRUGHypertonic Saline, Mannitol

Timeline

First posted
2006-08-02
Last updated
2014-11-06

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00359697. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.