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Cooling Collar Targets Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery
2 Feb
Summary
- A new study will test a cooling collar for traumatic brain injury recovery.
- The device offers targeted brain cooling, unlike whole-body methods.
- This is the world's first in-human study of this pioneering medical device.
A new study commencing this month at Addenbrooke's Hospital will investigate the efficacy of a targeted cooling collar in improving recovery for patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
This initiative is the world's first in-human trial to assess the pioneering medical device, named CB240 Aurora, which is designed for selective temperature control around the neck to lower brain temperature.
Unlike conventional whole-body cooling methods that can cause systemic side effects such as immune suppression and chest infections, this portable collar aims for a more focused approach.
The SELETHERM 2 study will enroll twenty patients with severe TBIs over twelve months, with half receiving the selective brain cooling for the first 72 hours.
Researchers hope that by minimizing systemic effects, the neuroprotective benefits of hypothermia, previously obscured by side effects, can be realized, potentially improving long-term quality of life for survivors.
