FLudrocortisone Administration in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorThe George Institute

About this trial

A multi-centre, prospective, blinded, randomised clinical trial of fludrocortisone compared with placebo in patients presenting with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage.

The study aim is to determine if early administration of enteral fludrocortisone in aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage reduce death and dependency at six months.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 18 years or older

Diagnosed with subarachnoid haemorrhage from an aneurysm confirmed on computed tomography angiography (CTA) or digital subtraction angiography (DSA) of the intra-cranial arteries

Aneurysm has been secured

Hospital admission for aSAH within 96 hours

Disqualifiers

Unable to receive enteral medications

Pre-existing glucocorticoid or mineralocorticoid treatment

Previous allergic reaction to fludrocortisone

History of cardiac, hepatic, or renal failure

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Fludrocortisone
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

524 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators