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Intrathecal pharmacotherapy in coma

M Ogashiwa, K Takeuchi

    Acta Neurochirurgica
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Intrathecal infusion delivers drugs past the blood-brain barrier for central nervous system (CNS) conditions. This study found CDP-choline administered via intrathecal infusion improved consciousness in patients with cerebral lesions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Pharmacology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • The central nervous system (CNS) is protected by the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-brain barrier, limiting drug delivery.
    • Intrathecal infusion offers a direct route for administering therapeutics into the CNS, bypassing these barriers.
    • CDP-choline, a nootropic agent, is investigated for its potential as a brain activator.

    Observation:

    • Fifteen patients diagnosed with disturbances of consciousness resulting from primary cerebral lesions participated in the study.
    • A total of 39 intrathecal infusions of CDP-choline were administered to the patients.
    • Neurological and electroencephalographic (EEG) examinations were conducted before and after the treatment regimen.

    Findings:

    • Intrathecal administration of CDP-choline demonstrated clinical efficacy in improving consciousness in patients with cerebral lesions.

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  • Neurological assessments indicated positive responses to the treatment.
  • Electroencephalographic (EEG) data corroborated the clinical improvements observed, suggesting enhanced brain activity.

    • Implications:

    • Intrathecal infusion represents a viable and effective route for delivering CDP-choline to the CNS.
    • This administration method holds promise for treating consciousness disturbances caused by various neurological conditions.
    • Further research into intrathecal drug delivery for CNS disorders is warranted based on these findings.