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Basic Information
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NA
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2019-06-03
2025-03-31
Brief Summary
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The posterior fossa is an anatomically constricted compartment with narrow spaces and intracranial hypertension quickly leads to brainstem damage and neurological dysfunction. ICP in the supratentorial space not necessarily correlates with ICP in the infratentorial space. Some authors claim that it would be beneficial to measure ICP in infratentorial space after posterior fossa surgery in some cases.
The relationship between the intracranial pressure profiles in the supratentorial and infratentorial compartments remain unclear. After a neurosurgical operation in the posterior fossa there are most likely pressure differences between supra- and infratentorial spaces. It is well known that the pressure within the skull is unevenly distributed, with appreciable ICP gradients.
Thus, the investigators intend to apply the intracranial multimodal monitoring in both infratentorial and supratentorial compartments simultaneously. Such coincident measurements most likely will be the most sensitive way to assess focal swelling, ischemia and tissue perfusion, or other relevant complications in the posterior fossa structures.
The goal of this study is to test whether direct infratentorial monitoring is a more efficacious method for detecting dynamic changes in the operative compartment and whether it is safe, in view of the critical structures within the region.
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Detailed Description
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The posterior fossa is an anatomically constricted compartment with narrow spaces and intracranial hypertension quickly leads to brainstem damage and neurological dysfunction. ICP in the supratentorial space not necessarily correlates with ICP in the infratentorial space. Some authors claim that it would be beneficial to measure ICP in infratentorial space after posterior fossa surgery in some cases.
In patients whose neurological examination results may be inconclusive or limited, it is valuable to have a reliable alternative method of evaluation. It is generally accepted that continuous ICP monitoring is very important to determine the timing of surgery and to prevent secondary brain damage caused by increased ICP.
There have been few clinical studies in which simultaneous pressures were recorded above and below the tentorium in patients with intracranial pathology. Yet, the relevance of infratentorial neuromonitoring remains largely unclear. So far, the placement of ICP probes in the posterior fossa seems to carry very low morbidity. Furthermore, to rely on autonomic changes, neurological deterioration, or measurements of only the supratentorial compartment as a sign of relevant complications in the posterior fossa highly narrows the temporal margin of safety for the institution of treatment. Comprehensive evaluation of possible risks of posterior fossa lesions and their treatments is crucial. Of note, immediate detection of treatment-related complications is often challenging, still being able to avoid permanent neurological sequelae. The application of the advanced neuromonitoring in the posterior fossa may be supportive in achieving this difficult goal and may provide objective assessments of procedure-related complications.
Therefore, the data generated by our prospective trial can be expected to be beneficial in individualized treatment plans. It is a relatively novel approach to intracranial multimodal neuromonitoring. The application of infratentorial probes offers potential for better understanding of lesion maturation and progression, clinical deterioration, and monitoring the effect of treatments.
The investigators hypothesize that additional multimodal infratentorial neuromonitoring will be of high clinical value detecting any relevant complication and giving detailed insight in pathophysiological interactions in posterior fossa lesions.
Conditions
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Study Design
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SINGLE_GROUP
DIAGNOSTIC
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Study Groups
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Acute posterior fossa lesions
Subjects will receive additional multimodal infratentorial neuromonitoring
Multimodal neuromonitoring
Multimodal neuromonitoring accounts for intraparenchymatous ICP probe, brain tissue oxygen probe and/or cerebral microdialysis device
Interventions
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Multimodal neuromonitoring
Multimodal neuromonitoring accounts for intraparenchymatous ICP probe, brain tissue oxygen probe and/or cerebral microdialysis device
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patients older than 18 years
* Informed consent if applicable (unconscious patients will be also enrolled)
Exclusion Criteria
* Age \< 18 years
* Pregnancy
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Medical University Innsbruck
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Ondra Petr, MD PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Consultant - Faculty/Staff
Locations
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Medical University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
Countries
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Central Contacts
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References
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Khan A, Borg N, Shenouda E. Posterior fossa ICP monitoring: a tale of two compartments. Br J Neurosurg. 2021 Apr;35(2):129-132. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2020.1765974. Epub 2020 May 15.
Rosenwasser RH, Kleiner LI, Krzeminski JP, Buchheit WA. Intracranial pressure monitoring in the posterior fossa: a preliminary report. J Neurosurg. 1989 Oct;71(4):503-5. doi: 10.3171/jns.1989.71.4.0503.
Moyse E, Ros M, Marhar F, Swider P, Schmidt EA. Characterisation of Supra- and Infratentorial ICP Profiles. Acta Neurochir Suppl. 2016;122:37-40. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-22533-3_7.
LANGFITT TW, WEINSTEIN JD, KASSELL NF, SIMEONE FA. TRANSMISSION OF INCREASED INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE. I. WITHIN THE CRANIOSPINAL AXIS. J Neurosurg. 1964 Nov;21:989-97. doi: 10.3171/jns.1964.21.11.0989. No abstract available.
Wolfla CE, Luerssen TG, Bowman RM, Putty TK. Brain tissue pressure gradients created by expanding frontal epidural mass lesion. J Neurosurg. 1996 Apr;84(4):642-7. doi: 10.3171/jns.1996.84.4.0642.
Vanaclocha V, Saiz-Sapena N, Rivera-Paz M, Herrera JM, Ortiz-Criado JM, Verdu-Lopez F, Vanaclocha L. Can we safely monitor posterior fossa intracranial pressure? A cadaveric study. Br J Neurosurg. 2017 Oct;31(5):557-563. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2017.1332336. Epub 2017 May 25.
Rosner MJ, Becker DP. ICP monitoring: complications and associated factors. Clin Neurosurg. 1976;23:494-519. doi: 10.1093/neurosurgery/23.cn_suppl_1.494.
Maas AI, Schouten JW, Stocchetti N, Bullock R, Ghajar J. Questioning the value of intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring in patients with brain injuries. J Trauma. 2008 Oct;65(4):966-7. doi: 10.1097/TA.0b013e318184ee7b. No abstract available.
Saul TG, Ducker TB. Effect of intracranial pressure monitoring and aggressive treatment on mortality in severe head injury. J Neurosurg. 1982 Apr;56(4):498-503. doi: 10.3171/jns.1982.56.4.0498.
Piek J, Bock WJ. Continuous monitoring of cerebral tissue pressure in neurosurgical practice--experiences with 100 patients. Intensive Care Med. 1990;16(3):184-8. doi: 10.1007/BF01724800.
Petr O, Ho WM, Petutschnigg T, Krigers A, Treichl SA, Preuss-Hernandez C, Brawanski K, Helbok R, Thome C. Link between both infratentorial and supratentorial intracranial pressure burdens and final outcome in patients with infratentorial brain injury. J Neurosurg. 2023 Apr 28;139(5):1430-1438. doi: 10.3171/2023.1.JNS221806. Print 2023 Nov 1.
Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan
Other Identifiers
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NCH -11112018
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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