Adjunct MMA embolization versus conventional burr hole for CSDH

Comparison of adjunctive middle meningeal artery embolization using embosphere particles versus surgical drainage alone for the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma: A prospective study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20221014001

Enrollment

Registered

2022-10-14

Start date

2022-01-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chronic subdural hematoma chronic subdural hematoma middle meningeal artery embolization MMA embolization CSDH endovascular CSDH treatment

Interventions

MMA embolization (adjunctive) within 7 days after surgical evacuation,Surgical evacuation alone

Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery,Placebo Comparator Procedure/Surgery

MMA embolization,Surgical evacuation

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients with age >= 18 years old who diagnosed with chronic subdural hematoma

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Had previous brain surgery within 3 months 2.GCS < 5 or NIHSS < 5 3.CSDH from brain tumor, vascular diseases 4.Pregnancy 5.chronic kidney disease or ongoing dialysis 6.infratentorium intracerebral hemorrhage 7.bed ridden or vegetative state 8.Patients with dangerous ECA anastomoses

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Subdural hematoma thickness Post-op, 14, 30, 90, 180 days Subdural hematoma from CT brain,Subdural hematoma volume Post-op, 14, 30, 90, 180 days 3D-computer assisted software	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
recurrence 6 months Subdural hematoma from CT brain,complications 6 months any complication related to procedures	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactGahn Duangprasert

Thammasat University Hospital

gahn.md@gmail.com66855544685

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026