Headache After Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture — HELPUmeå

Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache Clinical Trial

Official title:
The Importance of Needle Size, Needle Design and Stylet Reinsertion to Prevent Post-lumbar Puncture Headache, a Randomized Controlled Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The objectives of this study are to investigate the effects of needle design, needle size and stylet reinsertion on the risk for headache after diagnostic LP (lumbar puncture, Post-LP headache). The following needles are used in the study:

1. Sprotte 25 Gauge (G) (0.5 mm) atraumatic needle with introducer

2. Sprotte 22 G (0.7 mm) atraumatic needle with introducer

3. Spinocan 25 G (0.5 mm) cutting needle

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT03960749
Study type	Interventional
Source	Västerbotten County Council
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Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	May 28, 2013
Completion date	October 11, 2018

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