Clinical trials: Cerebrospinal Fluid
Hydrocephalus
Assessment of CSF Shunt Flow and Headaches With a Thermal Measurement Device
This study evaluates the performance of a device for non-invasively assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt flow over multiple measurements performed by a study subject during headache and non-headache periods.
- Trial name
- NCT06996600
- Testing
- wireless thermal anisotropy measurement device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Rhaeos, Inc.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts
Bedside Ultrasound to Measure Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Pediatric CSF Shunts
Bedside ultrasound in the emergency department is useful for quick assessments of patients. One growing use is to measure the optic nerve sheath diameter of patients for whom increased pressure in the head is a concern.
- Trial name
- NCT02776085
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Leptomeningeal Metastasis, Leptomeningeal Disease
A Therapy Treatment Response Trial in Patients With Leptomeningeal Metastases ((LM) Using CNSide
The FORESEE Study is a multi-center, prospective clinical trial enrolling patients with Breast or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) who have suspicious or confirmed Leptomeningeal Metastases (LM).
- Conditions
- Leptomeningeal Metastasis, Leptomeningeal Disease, Leptomeningeal Neoplasms, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- FORESEE (NCT05414123)
- Testing
- CNSide
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Biocept, Inc.
Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Stage III Lung Cancer AJCC v8
Lumbar Punctures for the Detection of ctDNA in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Patients With Stage III and IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This phase I trial assesses the use of lumbar punctures to detect whether there is circulating tumor deoxyribonucleic acid (ctDNA) in the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord (cerebrospinal fluid) in patients with stage…
- Conditions
- Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Stage III Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT06816979
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Lumbar Puncture, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
CSF Leakage
Free Middle Turbinate Flap for Repair of Low Flow Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
Limited literature has been reported the use of free middle turbinate flap during an endoscopic approach to treat cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, and the results were inconclusive.
- Trial name
- NCT04784169
- Testing
- free middle turbinate flap, vascularized nasoseptal flap
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Hydrocephalus
Blood and Cerebrospinal Fluid for Pediatric Brain Tumor Research
In normal patients, blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) contain circulating cells and other molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids.
- Trial name
- NCT01556178
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Hydrocephalus
Assessment of Flow in Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts With a Wireless Thermal Anisotropy Measurement Device in Asymptomatic Patients
This study evaluates the performance of the study device, FlowSense®, a sensor for non-invasively assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt flow.
- Trial name
- NCT06410885
- Testing
- Thermal Anisotropy Measurement Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Rhaeos, Inc.
CNS Viral Infection
Rijavithi Viral and Mycobacterium PCR Arrays in CNS Infection Study
This study of neurotropic viral infection and Tuberculous CNS infection is the comprehensive investigation of CSF PCR arrays (Hybrydiaztion technique,Sybergreen and Taqman real time PCR arrays of CSF ) in suspected cases of viral…
- Trial name
- VIMPAC (NCT00807378)
- Testing
- LUMBAR PUNCTURE
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand
CerebroSpinal Fluid (CSF) Leak
The Freiburg Registry on SpontanEous IntercrAnial Hypotension (SIH) & Post-duraL Puncture Headache (PDPH)
Spinal CSF leaks are considered as rare disease. They cause a variety of symptoms, mainly culminating in a chronic headache syndrome. Crucially, yet often disregarded, the disease holds the potential for cure.
- Trial name
- SEAL (NCT06711731)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Freiburg
Pharmacokinetics of Celecoxib in Children
CELECOXIB Plasma and Cerebral Spinal Fluid Pharmacokinetics in Children
Celecoxib is effective for reducing postoperative pain in adults. Children use celecoxib more rapidly than adults and require higher doses. Celecoxib is partially metabolized in the liver by a certain enzyme.
- Trial name
- NCT01344200
- Testing
- Celecoxib
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Aspergillosis, Infection in an Immunocompromised Host
Aspergillus-specific PCR Assay in Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples for Detection of Central Nervous System Aspergillosis
Central nervous system (CNS) invasive aspergillosis (IA) is a fatal complication in immunocompromised patients. Confirming the diagnosis is rarely accomplished as invasive procedures are hampered by neutropenia and low platelet…
- Trial name
- NCT01617759
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
Cognitive Disorders, HIV Infections
HIV Levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Brain Function in Patients Receiving Anti-HIV Drugs
The purpose of this study is to see whether anti-HIV drugs that reduce HIV in the blood also reduce HIV in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is the fluid found around the brain and spinal cord.
- Trial name
- NCT00001103
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Head Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Influence of Drainage on EVD ICP-signal
This observational study investigates ICP signals obtained through an external ventricular drain in the brain connected with an external transducer.
- Trial name
- NCT03164434
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
CSF Leakage
Endoscopic Repair of Frontal Sinus CSF Leak
This retrospective study was conducted on patients with frontal sinus leaks came to ENT departments of Al-Azhar University Hospital, New Damietta, Egypt, for a period of five years.
- Trial name
- NCT05024643
- Testing
- Endonasal endoscopy
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Intrathecal Infection, External Ventricular Drainage Associated Infection
Cerebrospinal Fluid IL-6, IL-8 and PCT as Early Marker of an Intrathecal Infection in Neurosurgical Patients
The value of CSF IL-6, IL-8 and Procalcitonin in detecting an early diagnosis of intrathecal infection in neurosurgical patients with an external ventricular drainage is evaluated.
- Trial name
- NCT02875808
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Lung Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels of Erlotinib in Patients Receiving Erlotinib For Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Determining whether erlotinib passes into the cerebrospinal fluid may help in planning treatment for some types of cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00305617
- Testing
- antitumor drug screening assay
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Hydrocephalus
Flow Detection in Open and Closed Shunt Valve Periods
This study is evaluating a new, noninvasive device designed to detect whether cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is flowing through a surgically implanted shunt.
- Trial name
- NCT07478926
- Testing
- Rhaeos Shunt Monitoring System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Rhaeos, Inc.
Alzheimer Disease
Amyloid Beta-peptide 1-40 and Alzheimer's Disease
The combined measurement of Ab42 and tau protein (total and phosphorylated) in the spinal fluid has been shown to be promising in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), and has justified its inclusion new diagnostic criteria.
- Trial name
- ADAB40 (NCT02770482)
- Testing
- spinal fluid collection
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 204 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CHU de Reims
Hydrocephalus
Study of Shunt Flow Under Different Valve Settings Using a Wireless Sensor
Hydrocephalus is commonly treated with a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt, a device that drains excess fluid from the brain. However, shunts can stop working over time, and determining whether fluid is flowing through a shunt can…
- Trial name
- NCT07679035
- Testing
- Rhaeos Shunt Monitoring System (RSMS), ShuntCheck III
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Rhaeos, Inc.
Infection
Biological Markers for the Diagnosis of Central Nervous System Infective Diseases
Bacterial meningitis is a potentially life-threatening disease that is associated with substantial neurological morbidity and mortality. Accurate diagnosis is essential to improve outcome and prevent antibiotic overuse.
- Trial name
- NCT02278016
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital