Brain injury depolarisations in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH)
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN05667702 |
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| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN05667702 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | DR 323/5-1 |
- Submission date
- 11/03/2009
- Registration date
- 17/06/2009
- Last edited
- 14/04/2022
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Circulatory System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English Summary
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Prof Jens Dreier
Scientific
Scientific
Charitéplatz 1
Berlin
10117
Germany
| Phone | +49 (30)450 660 024 |
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| jens.dreier@charite.de |
Study information
| Study design | Multicentre diagnostic phase III single-arm study |
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| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Multi-centre |
| Study setting(s) | Hospital |
| Study type | Diagnostic |
| Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please use the contact details found in the interventions field to request a patient information sheet. |
| Scientific title | Depolarisations in ISCHaemia after aneurysmal subARachnoid haemorrhaGE: a multicentre diagnostic phase III single-arm study |
| Study acronym | DISCHARGE-1 |
| Study hypothesis | Primary Objective: To calculate (1) sensitivity and (2) specificity for a known cut-off value for the duration of cortical spreading depolarisation (CSD)-induced depression of high-frequency electrocorticography (ECoG) activity per 24-hour period that indicates delayed ischaemic stroke as assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and (3) to estimate a new cut-off value with a predefined sensitivity and specificity (note: in the majority, delayed ischaemia after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage [aSAH] involves the aneurysm-bearing vascular territory where the electrode strip was placed several days before the development of delayed ischaemia. Moreover, the propagating nature of CSD implicates that even if the recording strip is placed remote from the actual ischaemic zone, CSDs from the ischaemic zone should spread to the recording strip). Hypothesis: Recording of CSDs allows real time detection of delayed ischaemia after aSAH at the bedside, thus, it becomes possible to stratify the population of aSAH patients into two groups at the earliest possible time point. This clinical trial would provide: 1. An immediate value in the near future for neurointensive care patients with aSAH in whom clinical assessment is often limited because of reduced consciousness (analgo-sedation, etc.) since aggressive treatment of delayed ischaemia with the currently established standard regimen (triple-H-therapy, see below) could be selectively started earlier 2. The basis for future proof of concept studies on neuroprotective strategies that allows for (a) selective treatment allocation to those patients developing ischaemia while ischaemic stroke is still in the phase of early development, plus (b) the option for aggressive neuroprotection that interferes with consciousness or even respiratory drive since delayed strokes develop on the intensive care unit under the eyes of the treating intensivist 3. The basis to develop automated detection systems for CSD and CSD-induced depression of high-frequency electrocorticographic (ECoG) activity in collaboration with physicists and mathematicians 4. A strong argument to target prolonged CSDs or disturbed neurovascular coupling between CSD and regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) in the future development of novel neuroprotective strategies (see below) 5. The translation of the CSD concept from experimental research into clinical practice with implications far beyond aSAH for the whole class of neurological diseases that are characterised by development of cytotoxic oedema in the brain including ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke, traumatic brain injury and hypoxia that place the highest health burden on our society in terms of mortality, morbidity and economic costs. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Ethics Committee of Campus Benjamin Franklin, Charité - University Medicine Berlin (Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin) approved on the 11th March 2009 (ref: EA4/022/09) |
| Condition | Aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH) |
| Intervention | Screening begins when a patient (less than 72 hours post-rupture of aneurysm) is seen in the emergency room (aneurysm treatment within 24 hours). If patient is eligible, electrode strip (Wyler, 5-mm diameter; Ad-Tech Medical, Racine, Wisconsin, USA) for cortical spreading depolarisation (CSD) monitoring, oxygen/temperature sensor (Licox, Integra Lifesciences Corporation, Plainsboro, NJ, USA) and microdialysis (MD) probe (CMA Microdialysis AB, Solna, Sweden) are placed either via craniotomy (clipped patients) or burr-hole (coiled patients). Patients will be admitted to intensive care unit where continuous bedside monitoring of local electrocorticogram (ECoG), tissue partial pressure of oxygen (ptiO2), MD and intracranial pressure (ICP) as well as systemic mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) will be started and continued until day 15 after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH). Each patient will undergo the following treatment: Step 1: Screening includes history (from patient or by proxy, protocol of emergency doctor, clinical notes, neuroimages) with documentation of initial symptoms, risk factors (such as hypertension, smoking etc.) and complications (such as hydrocephalus) followed by detailed neurological examination. Step 2: Assessment of eligibility and informed consent. Step 3: Monitoring of vital signs every 1 hour, arterial blood gas (ABG)/neurological status (Glasgow Coma Scale [GCS]) every 4 hours, documentation of new delayed ischaemic neurological deficit (DIND) (with detailed description, time of onset, further clinical course), detailed examination once daily including modified National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), transcranial doppler (TCD) of basal cerebral arteries, digital subtraction angiography (DSA) on day 7. MRI1 will be performed 24 - 48 hours after aneurysm treatment in order to assess initial structural brain injury and MRI2 around day 7 to assess possible perfusion deficit and screen for new delayed ischaemic stroke. MRI3 on the day of electrode withdrawal (approximately day 15) will be compared to MRI1 and MRI2 for the assessment of new delayed ischaemic stroke that occurred during the ECoG monitoring period. During the study period at least one computed tomography (CT) will be performed to locate the electrode strip. Step 4: MRI4 after 6 months will be performed for follow-up (step 3). Clinical outcome assessment will be performed after 6 months including Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) and modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Treatment: No experimental treatment. Patients will be treated according to standard care guidelines of aSAH (e.g., oral nimodipine). Patients with DIND will receive triple-H therapy (aiming at hypertension: MAP 100 - 120 mmHg, hyper-volaemia: central venous pressure greater than 10 mmHg and haemodilution: haematocrit approximately 30%) using hydroxyethyl starch (10%), crystalloids and catecholamines [note: although triple-H-therapy is the standard treatment for DINDs worldwide, its efficacy is limited and there is a need for more effective treatment options. In general, all therapeutic approaches including triple-H therapy face a high risk of side effects, thus a better risk stratification of patients is urgently needed]. Duration of intervention per patient: 15 minutes of electrode implantation added to the regular operative time in clipped patients. In patients undergoing coiling, the recording devices will be implanted via an extended burr-hole when the ventricular drain is established. Monitoring will continue until day 15 after aSAH. Use of a single, narrow linear electrode strip allows withdrawal at the bedside. Control intervention: This is a diagnostic study of phase III in the systematics of Sackett and Haynes.4 In this phase no control group is requested. In a randomised study ECoG efficacy might be proved subsequently (phase IV). Contact details for patient information sheet: PD Dr.med. Johannes Woitzik Oberarzt Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Campus Benjamin Franklin Klinik für Neurochirurgie Hindenburgdamm 30 12200 Berlin Germany |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure | Occurrence of a new delayed ischaemia infarct (comparison between MRI 48 hours after event and MRI 15 days after event). |
| Secondary outcome measures | 1. Location of a new delayed ischaemic infarct in the recording area, ipsilateral lobe adjacent to electrode strip, ipsilateral hemisphere and whole brain (comparison of MRI1 and MRI3). Total duration of follow-up: 6 months. 2. In unsedated patients, occurrence of clinical delayed ischaemic neurological deficit (DIND) defined by delayed decrease of consciousness (greater than or equal to 2 Glasgow Coma Scale [GCS] levels) and/or new focal neurological deficit with onset between 48 hours and 14 days after aSAH and at least 24 hours following surgery or coiling that cannot be attributed to rebleeding, systemic or post-operative complications, or hydrocephalus 3. Death related to delayed ischaemic infarcts/death of other causes. Total duration of follow-up: 6 months. 4. Clinical outcome on day 15 post-aSAH (mRS) and at 6 months (modified Rankin scale [mRS], Glasgow Outcome Score-Extended [GOSE]) |
| Overall study start date | 01/05/2009 |
| Overall study end date | 31/12/2019 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
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| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 200 |
| Total final enrolment | 205 |
| Participant inclusion criteria | Current inclusion criteria as of 09/08/2011: 1. Male or female patients aged 18 or older (inclusive) 2. World Federation of Neurosurgery (WFNS) grade I V unless the clinical state suggests an unfavourable prognosis such as wide, non-reactive pupils for more than 1h 3. Ruptured saccular aneurysm demonstrated by CT-angiography or digital subtraction angiography (DSA) 4. Onset of aSAH clinical symptoms within the preceding 72 hours 5. Treatment of aneurysm (clip ligation or endovascular coil embolisation) 6. Indication for a ventricular drain or oxygen sensor in coiled patients 7. Informed consent is obtained from the patient or a legal representative Previous inclusion criteria: 1. Male or female patients aged 18 to 70 years (inclusive) 2. World Federation of Neurosurgery (WFNS) grade III - IV, and grade V patients who improve within 24 hours after ventriculostomy 3. Diffuse thick or localised thick subarachnoid clot on baseline computerised tomography (CT) 4. Ruptured saccular aneurysm demonstrated by CT-angiography or digital subtraction angiography (DSA) 5. Onset of aSAH clinical symptoms within the preceding 72 hours 6. Treatment of aneurysm (clip ligation or endovascular coil embolisation) 7. Indication for a ventricular drain in coiled patients 8. Informed consent is obtained from the patient or a legal representative |
| Participant exclusion criteria | Current exclusion criteria as of 09/08/2011: 1. ASAH due to other causes (e.g., trauma, fusiform or mycotic aneurysm) 2. Admission in a clinical state with unfavourable prognosis (e.g., wide, nonreactive pupils for more than 1 hour) 3. Bleeding diasthesis 4. Cytostatic therapy in patients with malignant disease 5. Pregnancy 6. Special exclusion criteria for MRI such as non-MRI-compatible, non-removable metals, artificial joints etc., electronic devices (pacemaker, pumps etc.) 7. Interruption of monitoring for more than 48h during days 3-5, or 24h during days 6-8 or 24h during days 9-11 unless the patient dies after day 5 or develops an MRI documented delayed ischemic stroke during the monitoring period and recording is only interrupted after those events 8. Respiratory/haemodynamic instability does not allow MR transport (i.e. transport of the patient to the magentic resonance tomogram, patient monitoring during imaging, transport back to the ward) Previous exclusion criteria: 1. ASAH due to other causes (e.g., trauma, fusiform or mycotic aneurysm) 2. Only a thin diffuse layer or no visible subarachnoid blood in the initial CT 3. Admission in a clinical state with unfavourable prognosis (e.g., wide, nonreactive pupils for more than 1 hour) 4. Significant disturbance of coagulation (thrombocytes less than 60/nl, quick value less than 60%, partial thromboplastin time greater than 45 seconds) 5. Cytostatic therapy in patients with malignant disease 6. Pregnancy 7. Special exclusion criteria for MRI such as non-removable metals, artificial joints etc., electronic devices (pacemaker, pumps etc.) 8. Interruption of monitoring for more than 24 hours during days 4 - 6 or days 7 - 9 9. Respiratory/haemodynamic instability does not allow MR transport (i.e. transport of the patient to the magentic resonance tomogram, patient monitoring during imaging, transport back to the ward) |
| Recruitment start date | 01/09/2009 |
| Recruitment end date | 31/03/2018 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Germany
Study participating centre
Charitéplatz 1
Berlin
10117
Germany
10117
Germany
Sponsor information
Charité - University Medicine Berlin (Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin) (Germany)
University/education
University/education
Charitéplatz 1
Berlin
10117
Germany
| Website | http://www.charite.de |
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"ROR" |
https://ror.org/001w7jn25 |
Funders
Funder type
Research council
German Research Council (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft [DFG]) (Germany) (ref: DR 323/5-1)
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | 31/12/2021 |
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| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan | Not provided at time of registration |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
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| Results article | 12/04/2022 | 14/04/2022 | Yes | No |
Editorial Notes
14/04/2022: The following changes have been made:
1. Publication reference added.
2. The final enrolment number has been added from the reference.
18/01/2019: The following changes have been made to the trial record:
1. The recruitment start date has been changed from 01/05/2009 to 01/09/2009
2. The recruitment end date has been changed from 30/11/2013 to 31/03/2018
3. The overall trial end date has been changed from 30/11/2013 to 31/12/2019
4. The intention to publish date has been added
