The pharmacokinetics of nimodipine, intravenous and orally, in patients with subarachnoidal haemorrhage admitted in intensive care

ISRCTN ISRCTN45381163
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN45381163
Protocol serial number N/A
Sponsor VU University Medical Centre (VUMC) (The Netherlands)
Funder VU University Medical Centre (VUMC) (The Netherlands)
Submission date
08/02/2007
Registration date
08/02/2007
Last edited
04/03/2008
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Circulatory System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr B M Kors
Scientific

VU University Medical Centre
Afdeling intensive care volwassenen
Boelelaan 1117
Amsterdam
1081 HV
Netherlands

Phone + 31 (0)20 444 3900
Email bm.kors@vumc.nl

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designInterventional, non-randomised, pharmacokinetic study
Secondary study designNon randomised controlled trial
Scientific title
Study objectivesDescribing the pharmacokinetics of nimodipine, especially the variability of the bio-availability of orally administred nimodipine.
Ethics approval(s)Ethics approval received from the local medical ethics committee
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedSubarachnoidal haemorrhage
InterventionBlood samples according to strict time protocol during treatment.
Intervention typeDrug
PhaseNot Specified
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Nimodipine
Primary outcome measure(s)

1. Pharmacokinetics of nimodipine in this specific group of patients
2. Variability of bio-availability of orally administred nimodipine

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

No secondary outcome measures

Completion date01/12/2007

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexAll
Target sample size at registration12
Key inclusion criteria1. All patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with subarachnoidal bleeding/haemorrhage (SAB), treated according to our SAB-protocol
2. Adults aged 18 to 70 years old
Key exclusion criteria1. Pregnancy
2. Expected mortality in less than 24 hours
3. Severe hepatic function disorders
4. Use of medication with known interaction in relation to nimodipine
Date of first enrolment01/12/2006
Date of final enrolment01/12/2007

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Netherlands

Study participating centre

VU University Medical Centre
Amsterdam
1081 HV
Netherlands

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan