NCT01480349

Brief Summary

This multicenter, prospective pilot study will compare the effectiveness of two established procedures used in the treatment of post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus in very low birth weight infants, specifically ventricular reservoirs and subgaleal shunts. The study is being conducted by the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN), a network established to conduct multi-institutional clinical trials on pediatric hydrocephalus.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
146

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2011

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
2 countries

7 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

Click on a node to explore related trials.

Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 10, 2011

Completed
11 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 23, 2011

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 28, 2011

Completed
4.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 10, 2016

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 10, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

December 26, 2017

Status Verified

December 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

5.3 years

First QC Date

November 23, 2011

Last Update Submit

December 21, 2017

Conditions

Keywords

Post-Hemorrhagic HydrocephalusIntraventricular HemorrhageLow Birth Weight Premature Infants

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Specific Aim I: Proportion of temporization

    The proportion of all infants entering the study who meet the criteria for surgical temporization.

    5 years

  • Specific Aim 2: Conversion proportion

    The proportion of all infants with SGS or RES who met criteria for conversion to permanent shunt.

    5 years

  • Specific Aim 3: Surgery Checklist Scores

    Surgery checklist scores of individual surgeon performance in standardized procedures.

    5 years

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Protocol adherence

    5 years

  • CSF Infection

    5 years

  • Neurodevelopmental Outcomes

    7 years

Eligibility Criteria

AgeUp to 180 Days
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

All premature neonates with grade III or IV intraventricular hemorrhage who primarily present or are referred prior to surgical intervention for post hemorrhagic hydrocephalus to HCRN Clinical Centers.

You may qualify if:

  • premature neonates with birth weights less than 1500 grams
  • Grade III or IV intraventricular hemorrhage
  • Fronto-occipital horn ratio greater than or equal to 0.50

You may not qualify if:

  • Less than 72 hour life expectancy from other medical problems

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (7)

Children's Hospital of Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

Location

St. Louis Children's Hospital

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

Location

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States

Location

Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Location

Primary Children's Hospital

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84113, United States

Location

Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States

Location

Sick Children's Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, M5G1X8, Canada

Location

Related Links

Study Officials

  • John C Wellons, III, MD

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    STUDY CHAIR
  • Chevis N Shannon, MBA, DrPH

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 23, 2011

First Posted

November 28, 2011

Study Start

January 10, 2011

Primary Completion

May 10, 2016

Study Completion

May 10, 2016

Last Updated

December 26, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-12

Locations