Clinical trials: Hydrocephalus
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.
Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (INPH)
Change in Cognition and Frailty After Shunt Surgery in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH)
The goal of this observational study is to describe changes in cognitive profile and frailty from pre shunt to one year after the shunt surgery and to identify clinical predictors of an improvement in terms of cognition and…
- Trial name
- NCT07642726
- Testing
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunt
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Hydrocephalus in Infants
Non-Invasive Pressure Monitor for Neonates & Infants at Risk of Developing Hydrocephalus
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a modified smart soft contact lens in neonates and infants at risk of developing hydrocephalus.
- Trial name
- NCT06310213
- Testing
- Non-Invasive Pressure Monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Hydrocephalus
Value of MRI CSF Flowmetry in Assessment of Grey Zone Hydrocephalic Patients
To evaluate accuracy of (MRI) cerebrospinal fluid flowmetry after shunt operation in patients with borderline (grey zone) hydrocephalus.
- Trial name
- NCT04060810
- Testing
- MR CSF flowmetry
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Hydrocephalus
Guided Application of Ventricular Catheters
Failure of ventricular catheters remains a significant problem in patients with hydrocephalus. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of a simple instrument assisted by a smart phone application software can…
- Trial name
- GAVCA (NCT01811589)
- Testing
- Thomale-Guide, Free-hand
- Where
- 9 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Aesculap AG
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.
Hematoma Intracranial, Hydrocephalus
Subgaleal Drains in Decompressive Craniectomies
This research is about the use of subgaleal drains to prevent accumulation of blood under the skin in patients undergoing surgery to remove part of the skull(craniectomy) and its associated complications.
- Conditions
- Hematoma Intracranial, Hydrocephalus, Surgical Site Infection, Wound Breakdown
- Trial name
- VADER (NCT03777774)
- Testing
- Passive Redon subgaleal drains, Vacuum Redon subgaleal drains, No Redon subgaleal drains
- Where
- 2 sites in Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hemorrhage, Premature Infants
NIRS Monitoring in Premature Infants
This study uses frequency domain near-infrared spectroscopy coupled with diffuse correlation spectroscopy (FDNIRS-DCS) technology for monitoring cerebral blood flow (CBF) and cerebral oxygen metabolism (CMRO2) at the bedside for…
- Conditions
- Hemorrhage, Premature Infants, Newborn, Hydrocephalus
- Trial name
- NCT02601339
- Testing
- ETV/CPC
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Gait Pattern and Experienced Global Change After Shunt Surgery in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Part 1 Patients with idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH) have variable disabilities regarding gait, balance, cognition and continence.
- Trial name
- NCT04795089
- Testing
- Shunt surgery
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Linkoeping University
Acute Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
Bedside Cranial Ultrasound for Risk-Stratified Imaging in Pediatric Acute Brain Injury
Acute brain injury (ABI) is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in children. Diagnosis depends on fast neuroimaging, and head computed tomography (CT) is the bedside reference standard despite exposing the…
- Conditions
- Acute Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Hydrocephalus
- Trial name
- CUPID-Peds (NCT07772323)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Hydrocephalus in Children, Regional Block
Scalp Blocks for Pediatric External Ventricular Drainage Placement
External ventricular drainage (EVD) provides cerebrospinal fluid drainage in hydrocephalus. In adults, the neurosurgeon can place EVD at the bedside.
- Conditions
- Hydrocephalus in Children, Regional Block, Pediatric Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT06903598
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Hande Gurbuz
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.
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.
Hydrocephalus
Role of Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy Imanagement of Hydrocephalus in Pediatric Age Group; Clinical and Surgical Outcome
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in cases of hydrocephalus provide less invasive and safe technique than ventriculoperitoneal Shunt also decrease complications of ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
- Trial name
- NCT07694518
- Testing
- Fenestration of the floor of the third ventricle, Endoscopic third ventriculostomy of the brain third ventricle, Endoscopic third ventriculostomy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, Trans Fontanelle US
Insertion of Frontal Ventricular Catheter of VP Shunt in Congenital Hydrocephalus Guided by Trans Fontanelle Ultrasound
The Aim of This Study Is To Evaluate The Role Of Ultrasound In Decreasing Rate Of Proximal Obstruction In Frontal VP Shunt
- Conditions
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, Trans Fontanelle US, Congenital Hydrocephalus
- Trial name
- NCT06664372
- Testing
- Trans fontanelle US Guided VP Shunt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Hydrocephalus, Ventriculomegally
Late Post Traumatic Ventriculomegally Does it Requires CSF Diversion ?
Aim of the study is : 1. prevelance of ventriculomegally in post traumatic patients after head trauma 2. To determine the incidence of surgically treated ventriculomegally within 6 months from head injury in a series of…
- Trial name
- NCT06703164
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Pediatric Hydrocephalus
HCRN Core Data Project: Characterizing Patient Populations in the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN)
The Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN) has been established by philanthropic funding to conduct multi-institutional research (clinical trials and observational studies) on pediatric hydrocephalus.
- Trial name
- NCT00670735
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,400 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Hydrocephalus, Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infection
Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness of Topical Vancomycin Powder in Preventing Pediatric Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infections Across Different Etiologies
Objectives Primary: To measure the reduction in VP shunt infection rates using topical vancomycin powder. Secondary: To compare efficacy across different Etiological Strata (Congenital, Post-hemorrhagic, post-inflammatory).
- Conditions
- Hydrocephalus, Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infection, Surgical Site Infection (SSI), Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Infection
- Trial name
- NCT07547826
- Testing
- Topical Vancomycin Powder, Standard Perioperative Care
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Hydrocephalus
Strata Programmable CSF Shunt Valve Study
The treatment of hydrocephalus is the most time consuming, and arguably the most important role of the pediatric neurosurgical service at most children's' hospitals.
- Trial name
- NCT02737163
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital