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Open Access 01-12-2024 | Intracranial Aneurysm | Study Protocol

Study on prognosis of acutely ruptured intracranial aneurysms (SPARTA): a protocol for a multicentre prospective cohort study

Authors: Alexander L. Hamming, Jeroen T.J.M. van Dijck, Tjitske Visser, Martine Baarse, Dagmar Verbaan, Hanna Schenck, Roel H.L. Haeren, Rahman Fakhry, Ruben Dammers, René Aquarius, Jeroen H.D. Boogaarts, Wilco C. Peul, Wouter A. Moojen

Published in: BMC Neurology | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Background

Ruptured intracranial aneurysms resulting in subarachnoid haemorrhage can be treated by open surgical or endovascular treatment. Despite multiple previous studies, uncertainties on the optimal treatment practice still exists. The resulting treatment variation may result in a variable, potentially worse, patient outcome. To better inform future treatment strategies, this study aims to identify the effectiveness of different treatment strategies in patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms by investigating long-term functional outcome, complications and cost-effectiveness. An explorative analysis of the diagnostic and prognostic value of radiological imaging will also be performed.

Methods

This multi-centre observational prospective cohort study will have a follow-up of 10 years. A total of 880 adult patients with a subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by a ruptured intracranial aneurysm will be included. Calculation of sample size (N = 880) was performed to show non-inferiority of clip-reconstruction compared to endovascular treatment on 1 year outcome, assessed by using the ordinal modified Rankin Scale. The primary endpoint is the modified Rankin Scale score and mortality at 1 year after the initial subarachnoid haemorrhage. Patients will receive ‘non-experimental’ regular care during their hospital stay. For this study, health questionnaires and functional outcome will be assessed at baseline, before discharge and at follow-up visits.

Discussion

Despite the major healthcare and societal burden, the optimal treatment strategy for patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by ruptured intracranial aneurysms is yet to be determined. Findings of this comparative effectiveness study, in which in-between centre variation in practice and patient outcome are investigated, will provide evidence on the effectiveness of treatment strategies, hopefully contributing to future high value treatment standardisation.

Trial registration number

NCT05851989

Date of registration

May 10th, 2023

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Title: Study on prognosis of acutely ruptured intracranial aneurysms (SPARTA): a protocol for a multicentre prospective cohort study
Authors: Alexander L. Hamming
Jeroen T.J.M. van Dijck
Tjitske Visser
Martine Baarse
Dagmar Verbaan
Hanna Schenck
Roel H.L. Haeren
Rahman Fakhry
Ruben Dammers
René Aquarius
Jeroen H.D. Boogaarts
Wilco C. Peul
Wouter A. Moojen
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Intracranial Aneurysm
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Published in: BMC Neurology / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2377
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-024-03567-6

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