HydrocephalusNCT01108965
Study of Shunt Flow Sensor Accuracy in Extra-ventricular Drains.
An observational study of Hydrocephalus and Nervous System Diseases, run by Transonic Systems Inc. at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The study hypothesis is that an ultrasonic flow sensor can accurately measure flow in hydrocephalic shunts. The ultrasonic sensor will measure cerebrospinal fluid drainage in hydrocephalus patients with external ventriculostomies and extra-ventricular drainage systems. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Hydrocephalus, Nervous System Diseases, Infant, Newborn Diseases
- How many people
- 16 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Aug 2010to May 2012
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Hydrocephalus patients under the care of SUNY Upstate Medical University
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosed with hydrocephalus
- Instrumented with an Extraventricular drainage system
Who cannot join
- Not diagnosed with hydrocephalus
- Not instrumented with an extraventricular drainage system
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York, 13210
About this study
Official title: A Flow Monitor for Pediatric Hydrocephalic Shunts
The study hypothesis is that an ultrasonic flow sensor can accurately measure flow in hydrocephalic shunts.
The ultrasonic sensor will measure cerebrospinal fluid drainage in hydrocephalus patients with external ventriculostomies and extra-ventricular drainage systems. The sensor measurements will be compared with the volume of fluid collected by the drainage bag.
Read more
After a 24-hour measurement period, the doctor will change the drainage bag position to simulate the patient sitting up and leaning back, to see if this temporarily stops flow through the drainage line.
This data will show whether the sensor accurately measures typical drainage flows seen in hydrocephalus patients. This research will help develop an implantable flow monitor for pediatric hydrocephalus patients.
- Keywords
- Hydrocephalus, Shunt Dysfunction, Shunt Flow
- Medical subject headings
- Hydrocephalus, Nervous System Diseases, Infant, Newborn, Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Extraventricular Drainage | Includes hydrocephalus patients that are in recovery from shunt explanation. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Volumetric flow of patient cerebrospinal fluid through an Extra-Ventricular Drainage system.
Measured: 24 hour-period
Secondary outcomes (1)
Recording of the pressure waveform related to the volumetric flow of patient cerebrospinal fluid through an Extra-Ventricular Drainage system.
Measured: 24 hour period
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Apr 2010 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2010
- Primary completionMay 2012
- Study completionMay 2012
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for HydrocephalusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Transonic Systems Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Cornelis J Drost, Principal investigator, Transonic Systems Inc.Satish Krishnamurthy, MD, Principal investigator, State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01108965
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- TSI-C-HYDRO-2A-H
- Other IDs
- 5R44NS049680-03
- Status last verified
- May 2016
- First submitted
- 21 Apr 2010
- Last updated
- 27 May 2016
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 May 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Flow Monitor for Pediatric Hydrocephalic Shunts
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01108965
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TSI-C-HYDRO-2A-H
- Keywords
- Hydrocephalus, Shunt Dysfunction, Shunt Flow
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Transonic Systems Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
- Study start
- Aug 2010
- Primary completion
- May 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- May 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Apr 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study hypothesis is that an ultrasonic flow sensor can accurately measure flow in hydrocephalic shunts.
The ultrasonic sensor will measure cerebrospinal fluid drainage in hydrocephalus patients with external ventriculostomies and extra-ventricular drainage systems. The sensor measurements will be compared with the volume of fluid collected by the drainage bag.
After a 24-hour measurement period, the doctor will change the drainage bag position to simulate the patient sitting up and leaning back, to see if this temporarily stops flow through the drainage line.
This data will show whether the sensor accurately measures typical drainage flows seen in hydrocephalus patients. This research will help develop an implantable flow monitor for pediatric hydrocephalus patients.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Extraventricular Drainage | – | –Includes hydrocephalus patients that are in recovery from shunt explanation. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Hydrocephalus patients under the care of SUNY Upstate Medical University
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Diagnosed with hydrocephalus
- Instrumented with an Extraventricular drainage system
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Not diagnosed with hydrocephalus
- Not instrumented with an extraventricular drainage system
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Volumetric flow of patient cerebrospinal fluid through an Extra-Ventricular Drainage system.
Time frame: 24 hour-period
1 secondary outcome
Recording of the pressure waveform related to the volumetric flow of patient cerebrospinal fluid through an Extra-Ventricular Drainage system.
Time frame: 24 hour period
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 May 2016.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Cornelis J Drost principal investigator
Transonic Systems Inc.
Satish Krishnamurthy, MD principal investigator
State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Hydrocephalus and Nervous System Diseases, run by Transonic Systems Inc. at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 May 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Volumetric flow of patient cerebrospinal fluid through an Extra-Ventricular Drainage system. (time frame: 24 hour-period). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 May 2016; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 30 Oct 2026.