Pupillometric Evaluation in Patients Declared Brain Dead - a Prospective Quality Control Study

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, BASEL, SWITZERLAND · Feb 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how well doctors can check for brain death by examining a person's pupils, which are the black circles in the center of the eyes. Usually, doctors do this assessment by looking at the pupils without any special tools. However, this study aims to see if using a device called a pupillometer, which measures pupil responses more precisely and automatically, gives more reliable results. This is important for making sure the diagnosis of brain death is accurate.

To be eligible for the study, patients need to be suspected of being brain dead and have plans for diagnostic procedures related to brain death. They must be treated in the intensive care unit at the University Hospital Basel. If a patient participates, they can expect the study to involve additional, non-invasive eye exams using the pupillometer, alongside the standard clinical assessments. This research will help improve the accuracy of brain death diagnoses, which is crucial for patient care and decision-making.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Suspected diagnosis of brain death
• • Brain death diagnostic procedures planned
• • Treated at the intensive care unit at the University Hospital Basel (USB)