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Acetazolamide to Reduce Spinal Fluid Leaks After Spine Surgery.
Sponsor: Ain Shams University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acetazolamide in helping patients recover from accidental dural tears during spine surgery. Adding acetazolamide to standard post-surgery care is hypothesized to be a safe and effective way to reduce spinal fluid leakage, ease headaches, and speed up recovery.
Official title: Using Acetazolamide Medication to Reduce Spinal Fluid Leaks and Speed Up Recovery After Spine Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
26
Start Date
2025-04-06
Completion Date
2026-05-01
Last Updated
2026-10-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Acetazolamide
250 mg three times daily for 2 weeks
Standard Care (in control arm)
Standard postoperative care without acetazolamide
Locations (1)
Ain Shams University Hospitals.
Cairo, Egypt