Diffuse Axonal Injury en Traumatic Brain Injury
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Glasgow Coma Scale Score of 3-12 after Traumatic Brain Injury, measured at trauma site or the Emergency Department 2) Diffuse Axonal Injury on MRI scan of the brain
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) patients with clinical history of dementia or mental retardation prior to trauma, 2) patients with mass lesions > 25cc on initial CT-scan of the brain (Marshall score 5 and 6), 3) earlier hospitalization for Traumatic Brain Injury, 4) addiction to alcohol or drugs, 5) unable to attend for follow-up.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The clinical outcome measured by the Glasgow Outcome Scale- Extended (GOS-E) at 12 months is the primary outcome in this study. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary study parameters are * Health related Quality of Life (QOLIBRI) at 6 and 12 months * GOS-E at discharge, 6 and 12 months * IQCODE as filled out by a relative or other informant of the subject * CNS Vital Signs at 12 months * Anxiety and depression measured with HADS score at 12 months | — |
Countries
Netherlands