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Clinical Trial: Therapeutic Hypothermia for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Japan.

This study is currently recruiting patients.
Verified by Yamaguchi University Hospital August 2005

Sponsors and Collaborators: Yamaguchi University Hospital
University hospital Medical Information Network(UMIN, Japan)
Japan Clinical Research Support Unit(J-CRSU)
Information provided by: Yamaguchi University Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00134472

Purpose

The purpose of this trial is to determine if mild hypothermia therapy for severe head trauma patients improves neurologial outcome.
Condition Intervention Phase
Traumatic Brain Injuries
 Procedure: Therapeutic mild hypothermia
Phase III

MedlinePlus related topics:  Head and Brain Injuries

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study

Official Title: Therapeutic Strategy for Severe Head Trauma Patients with Mild Hypothermia and Estimation of Medical Expenses in Japan.

Further Study Details: 
Primary Outcomes: Neurological outcome (Glasgow outcome score and neuropsychological performance at 6 month after injury); Total medical expenses
Secondary Outcomes: Physiological data; Laboratory data
Expected Total Enrollment:  300

Study start: December 2002;  Expected completion: March 2009
Last follow-up: September 2008;  Data entry closure: October 2008

Mild hypothermia therapy shows protective effects for damaged brain of animals and post cardiac arrest patients. However, Clifton et al. reported that mild hypothermia has no protective effect for severe head trauma but risk of complications. In this study, all the participants must be treated with continuous monitoring of cardiac output and jugular venous oxygen saturation to get optimal physiological conditions. Adequate anesthesia such as neuroleptanesthesia is essential to maintain organ functions and tissue microcirculation. Participants are randomly assigned to two groups of mild hypothermia ( 32.0 – 34.0 degree Celsius) and anti-hyperthermia ( 35.5 – 37.0 C ). The body temperature must be kept for at least 72 hours. Hypothermia must be induced within 6 hours after traumatic brain injury. Glasgow outcome score at 6 months after injury and the total medical expenses of the two groups will be evaluated.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:  15 Years   -   69 Years,  Genders Eligible for Study:  Both
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Traumatic brain injury, Glasgow coma score 4-8 ( motor 1-5 )
  • Hypothermia or anti-hyperthermia must be induced within 6 hours after injury

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Systolic blood pressure <90mmHg ( after resuscitation )
  • Thrombocytopenia ( Plt<50,000/mm3 )
  • pregnancy
  • preexisting medical conditions of severe hepatic dysfunction, heart failure or any other severe organ failure
  • deep drunkenness

Location and Contact Information

Please refer to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov identifier  NCT00134472

Tsuyoshi Maekawa, MD, PhD      +81-836-22-2343    tmaekawa@yamaguchi-u.ac.jp
Susumu Yamashita, MD      +81-836-22-2656    sum-ygc@umin.ac.jp

Japan
      Chiba Emergency Medical Center, Chiba,  2610012,  Japan; Recruiting
Hiroshi Nakamura, MD  +81-43-279-2211    nkmrh@sannet.ne.jp 
Hiroshi Nakamura, MD,  Principal Investigator

      Chiba University Hospital, Chiba,  2608677,  Japan; Recruiting
Hiroyuki Hirasawa, MD  +81-43-226-2341    hirasawa@ho.chiba-u.ac.jp 
Hiroyuki Hirasawa, MD,  Principal Investigator

      Gifu University Hospital, Gifu,  5011194,  Japan; Recruiting
Shuji Dohi, MD  +81-58-267-2293    shu-dohi@cc.gifu-u.ac.jp 
Shuji Dohi, MD,  Principal Investigator

      Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Oita,  8795593,  Japan; No longer recruiting

      Saga Prefectural Hospital Kouseikan, Saga,  8408571,  Japan; No longer recruiting

      Yamagata University Hospital, Yamagata,  9909585,  Japan; No longer recruiting

Japan, Aichi
      Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya,  Aichi,  4668560,  Japan; No longer recruiting

      National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center, Nagoya,  Aichi,  4600001,  Japan; Recruiting
Toshio Fukuoka, MD  +81-52-951-1111    toshiof@med.nagoya-u.ac.jp 
Toshio Fukuoka, MD,  Principal Investigator

      Fujita Health University Hospital, Toyoake,  Aichi,  4701192,  Japan; Recruiting
Tetsuo Kanno, MD  +81-562-93-9253    neuron@fujita-hu.ac.jp 
Tetsuo Kanno, MD,  Principal Investigator

Japan, Ehime
      Ehime University Hospital, Toon,  Ehime,  7910295,  Japan; Recruiting
Youichi Shirakawa, MD  +81-89-960-5722    sirakawa@m.ehime-u.ac.jp 
Youichi Shirakawa, MD,  Principal Investigator

Japan, Fukushima
      Ohta Nishinouchi Hospital, Kooriyama,  Fukushima,  9638558,  Japan; Recruiting
Masahisa Kawakami, MD  +81-24-925-1188    mac-k@ohta-hp.or.jp 
Masahisa Kawakami, MD,  Principal Investigator

Japan, Hokkaido
      Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo,  Hokkaido,  0608543,  Japan; Recruiting
Yasufumi Asai, MD  +81-11-611-2111    asai@sapmed.ac.jp 
Yasufumi Asai, MD,  Principal Investigator

Japan, Hyogo
      The Hospital of Hyogo College of Medicine, Nishinomiya,  Hyogo,  6638501,  Japan; Recruiting
Seishiro Marukawa, MD  +81-798-45-6514    qq-maru@hyo-med.ac.jp 
Seishiro Marukawa, MD,  Principal Investigator

Japan, Ishikawa
      Kanazawa University, Kanazawa,  Ishikawa,  9208640,  Japan; Not yet recruiting
Keiki Ogino, MD  +81-76-265-2215    ogino@pub.m.kanazawa-u.ac.jp 
Keiki Ogino, MD,  Principal Investigator

Japan, Iwate
      Iwate Medical University, Morioka,  Iwate,  0208505,  Japan; No longer recruiting

Japan, Kagawa
      Kagawa University Hospital, Kida,  Kagawa,  7610793,  Japan; Recruiting
Shogo Nagao, MD  +81-87-891-2207    snagao@kms.ac.jp 
Yasuhiro Kuroda, MD,  Sub-Investigator

Japan, Kanagawa
      Kitasato University, Sagamihara,  Kanagawa,  2288555,  Japan; Recruiting
Masataka Endo, MD  +81-42-778-9200    masa_end@kitasato-u.ac.jp 
Masataka Endo, MD,  Principal Investigator

      St. Marianna University, School of Medicine, Kawasaki,  Kanagawa,  2168511,  Japan; Recruiting
Katsuya Akashi, MD  +81-44-977-8111    akashi@marianna-u.ac.jp 
Masahiko Uzura, MD  +81-44-977-8111    muzura@marianna-u.ac.jp 
Katsuya Akashi, MD,  Principal Investigator

      Yokohama City Seibu Hospital, Yokohama,  Kanagawa,  2410811,  Japan; Recruiting
Yu Furuya, MD  +81-45-366-1111    yufuruya@marianna-u.ac.jp 
Yu Furuya, MD,  Principal Investigator

Japan, Nagano
      Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto,  Nagano,  3908621,  Japan; No longer recruiting

      Aizawa Hospital, Matsumoto,  Nagano,  3908510,  Japan; No longer recruiting

Japan, Nara
      Nara Medical University, Kashihara,  Nara,  6348522,  Japan; Recruiting
Toshisuke Sakaki, MD  +81-744-22-3051    neurosrg@nmu-gw.naramed-u.ac.jp 
Toshisuke Sakaki, MD,  Principal Investigator

Japan, Okayama
      Kawasaki Medical University, Kurashiki,  Okayama,  7010192,  Japan; No longer recruiting

Japan, Osaka
      Osaka Mishima Emergency Medical Center, Takatsuki,  Osaka,  5691124,  Japan; Recruiting
Hitoshi Kobata, MD  +81-726-83-9911    neu035@poh.osaka-med.ac.jp 
Hitoshi Kobata, MD,  Principal Investigator

      Kansai Medical University, Moriguchi,  Osaka,  5708507,  Japan; No longer recruiting

      National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital, Cyuo,  Osaka,  5400006,  Japan; No longer recruiting

Japan, Saitama
      Saitama Medical Center, Kawagoe,  Saitama,  3508550,  Japan; No longer recruiting

Japan, Shiga
      Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu,  Shiga,  5202192,  Japan; No longer recruiting

Japan, Tochigi
      Saiseikai Utsunomiya Hospital, Utsunomiya,  Tochigi,  3210974,  Japan; Recruiting
Hiroshi Kagami, MD  +81-28-626-5500    hiroshi_kagami@saimiya.com 
Hiroshi Kagami, MD,  Principal Investigator

Japan, Tokushima
      Tokushima University Hospital, Kuramoto,  Tokushima,  7708503,  Japan; No longer recruiting

Japan, Tokyo
      Kyorin University Hospital, Mitaka,  Tokyo,  1818611,  Japan; No longer recruiting

      National Hospital Organization Tokyo Medical Center, Meguro,  Tokyo,  1528902,  Japan; Recruiting
Ryoichi Saito, MD  03-3411-0111    r-saito@muc.biglobe.ne.jp 
Ryoichi Saito, MD,  Sub-Investigator

      Showa University Hospital, Shinagawa,  Tokyo,  1428666,  Japan; Recruiting
Toru Aruga, MD  +81-3-3784-8744    aruga@med.showa-u.ac.jp 
Toru Aruga, MD,  Principal Investigator

      Teikyo University Hospital, Itabashi,  Tokyo,  1738606,  Japan; No longer recruiting

      Tokyo Medical University, Shinjuku,  Tokyo,  1600023,  Japan; No longer recruiting

      The University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo,  Tokyo,  1138655,  Japan; No longer recruiting

      Toho University Omori Medical Center, Ota-ku,  Tokyo,  1438541,  Japan; No longer recruiting

      Tokyo Medical University Hachioji Medical Center, Hachioji,  Tokyo,  1930998,  Japan; No longer recruiting

      Nippon Medical School, Bunkyo,  Tokyo,  1138603,  Japan; Recruiting
Yasuhiro Yamamoto, MD  +81-3-3822-2131    yamamtoy@nms.ac.jp 
Yasuhiro Yamamoto, MD,  Principal Investigator

      Tama Nagayama Hospital, Nippon Medical School, Tama,  Tokyo,  2068512,  Japan; Recruiting
Yasutaka Naoe, MD  +81-42-376-8259    naoe@nms.ac.jp 
Norifumi Ninomiya, MD,  Principal Investigator

      Nihon University Itabashi Hospital, Itabashi,  Tokyo,  1738610,  Japan; Recruiting
Nariyuki Hayashi, MD  +81-3-3972-8111    eccm1@med.nihon-u.ac.jp 
Nariyuki Hayashi, MD,  Principal Investigator

      Musashino Red Cross Hospital, Musashino,  Tokyo,  1808610,  Japan; Recruiting
Hiroki Tomita  +81-422-32-3111    htomita@musashino.jrc.or.jp 
Hiroki Tomita, MD,  Principal Investigator

Japan, Yamaguchi
      Advanced Medical Emergency and Critical Care Center, Yamaguchi University Hospital., Ube,  Yamaguchi,  7558505,  Japan; Recruiting
Tsuyoshi Maekawa, MD  +81-836-2343    tmaekawa@yamaguchi-u.ac.jp 
Susumu Yamashita, MD,  Sub-Investigator
Tsuyoshi Maekawa, MD,  Principal Investigator

Study chairs or principal investigators

Tsuyoshi Maekawa, MD, PhD,  Principal Investigator,  Yamaguchi University Hospital   

More Information

Study ID Numbers:  H14-HEART-005; H15-HEART-01; H16-HEART-01
Last Updated:  August 23, 2005
Record first received:  August 23, 2005
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:  NCT00134472
Health Authority: Japan: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on 2005-08-30


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