Clinical Research Directory

Al Prediction of Sarcopenia Risk in Neurocritical ICU Patients

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate sarcopenia in intensive care patients with intracranial pathologies using ultrasound and to compare the predictive performance of different artificial intelligence models. Rectus femoris muscle thickness will be measured by ultrasound on ICU admission (Day 0) and Day 7. Prealbumin levels will be assessed on Days 0, 3, and 7, and the modified Nutrition Risk in Critically Ill (mNUTRIC) score will be calculated on the first day of ICU admission. Clinical, laboratory, and ultrasonographic data will be integrated into different artificial intelligence models to predict sarcopenia status on Day 7. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of artificial intelligence in the early identification of sarcopenia and to support future clinical decision-making in intensive care practice.

Outcomes of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Elderly

This observational study aims to describe the clinical and radiological characteristics of older adults (aged 65 years and older) who experience traumatic bleeding in the brain, also known as traumatic intracranial hemorrhage. In older patients, even minor head injuries like a simple ground-level fall can lead to significant brain bleeding due to age-related changes, frailty, and the frequent use of blood-thinning medications. The researchers will prospectively monitor geriatric patients admitted to the hospital with a traumatic brain bleed confirmed by a CT scan who are being treated conservatively (without surgery). During the hospital stay, the research team will collect data on the patients' pre-injury health status, current clinical condition, and specific findings on their brain scans. The main goal of the study is to assess the patients' functional recovery and survival by the time they are discharged from the hospital. By observing these cases, the study seeks to identify which specific clinical signs and radiological factors help predict poor or favorable outcomes, ultimately aiming to improve the management and care of older adults with head trauma.

Prospective, Observational Real-world Treatments of AEDH in Large-scale Surgical Cases

This is a multicenter, prospective, and observational real-world study aimed at investigating the current situation of surgical treatments and prognosis for acute epidural hematoma in China, and analyzing the optimization of therapy.

Prospective Randomized Evaluation of Decompressive Ipsilateral Craniectomy for Traumatic Acute Epidural Hematoma

Although craniotomy provides a more complete evacuation of the acute epidural hematoma, there are insufficient data to support specific surgical treatment method. We aim to perform a multi-center, parallel-group randomized clinical trial to compare the outcome and cost-effectiveness of decompressive craniectomy versus craniotomy for the treatment of traumatic brain injury patients with cerebral herniation undergoing evacuation of an acute epidural hematoma.