Headache After Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture

The Importance of Needle Size, Needle Design and Stylet Reinsertion to Prevent Post-lumbar Puncture Headache, a Randomized Controlled Trial

The objectives of this study are to investigate the effects of needle design, needle size and stylet reinsertion on the risk for headache after diagnostic LP (lumbar puncture, Post-LP headache). The following needles are used in the study:

1. Sprotte 25 Gauge (G) (0.5 mm) atraumatic needle with introducer
2. Sprotte 22 G (0.7 mm) atraumatic needle with introducer
3. Spinocan 25 G (0.5 mm) cutting needle

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects undergoing diagnostic LP during their neurological work-up at Umeå University Hospital, Sweden, from 28 May 2013 until the study is fully recruited and;
• Willing to participate and
• Providing informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

-Subjects unable to participate in the study follow-up