Clinical trials: Hydrocephalus, open to volunteers
Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Multi-omics Research of Idopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH)
The research is designed to study the prognostic factors of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt for iNPH by multi-omics research
- Trial name
- NCT04998175
- Testing
- ventriculo-peritoneal shunt
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
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.
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
Safety and Performance of the Polaris® 24 Adjustable Valve System in Hydrocephalus Patients' Treatment
The SAPPHYRE study is an ambispective (retrospective and prospective) PMCF study with the objective to evaluate the safety and performance of the Polaris® 24 adjustable valve system in the treatment of 126 patients with…
- Trial name
- SAPPHYRE (NCT04746625)
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Sophysa
Intracranial Pressure, Intracranial Pressure Changes
CoMind Early Feasibility Study
The purpose of this research, which has been determined as non-significant risk by the central IRB overseeing the study, is to obtain information to help further develop a machine (a medical device) to measure the pressure around…
- Conditions
- Intracranial Pressure, Intracranial Pressure Changes, Traumatic Brain Injury, Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- CoMind EFS (NCT06368648)
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 581 people
- Sponsor
- CoMind Technologies Limited
Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure
Diagnostic Accuracy of ShuntCheck Compared to Radionuclide Shunt: Patency in Patients With Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic accuracy of ShuntCheck compared with radionuclide shunt patency testing (SPS) to detect CSF shunt flow of NPH patients with suspected shunt obstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT04309487
- Testing
- ShuntCheck
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Freezing of Gait, Parkinson's Disease
Etiology-Phenotype-Outcome Pathway Study on Freezing of Gait (FOG)
This study is a prospective, multicenter, observational cohort (patient registry) designed to better understand freezing of gait (FOG), a disabling walking problem that can occur in Parkinson's disease and other related…
- Conditions
- Freezing of Gait, Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism, Vascular Parkinsonism
- Trial name
- NCT07386015
- Testing
- Observational Data Collection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- Tianjin Huanhu Hospital
Invasive PreNatal Diagnosis in a Context of Family History of Single-gene Disorders, Including, Sickle Cell Disease
Development of Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis for Single Gene Disorders
Cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) is present in the maternal blood from the early first trimester of gestation and makes up 5%-20% of the total circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in maternal plasma.
- Conditions
- Invasive PreNatal Diagnosis in a Context of Family History of Single-gene Disorders, Including, Sickle Cell Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Fragile X Syndrome
- Trial name
- DANNIgene (NCT06147414)
- Testing
- Blood sample
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 550 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Intraventricular Hemorrhage Neonatal, Post-hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus
Advanced MRI in IVH
55,000 babies are born prematurely in the UK annually. Bleeding in the fluid spaces of the brain (ventricles) is common after prematurity; in England around 450 babies suffer from severe bleeds every year.
- Trial name
- NCT07412886
- Testing
- Advanced MRI
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
White Matter Distortion and Dementia Biomarkers in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a progressive condition of the elderly that results in severe disability. iNPH can dramatically respond to Cerebral spinal fluid(CSF)-shunting where excess ventricular fluid is…
- Trial name
- OWN-NPH (NCT07103681)
- Testing
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt (VP), Brain and Skin Biopsy, MRI Brain
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
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
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Sleep Apnea
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and Sleep Apnea
Normal-pressure hydrocephalus is associated with increases in the intracranial pressure during the night sleep. Sleep apnea also increases the intracranial pressure during the apneic spells.
- Conditions
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Sleep Apnea, Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Occlusion
- Trial name
- NPH/OSA (NCT04471740)
- Testing
- CSF shunt diversion
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Hydrocephalus
Longitudinal Measurements of Flow in Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts With a Wireless Thermal Anisotropy Measurement Device
This study evaluates the performance of a device for non-invasively assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt flow. Patients with an existing implanted shunt will wear the device to acquire longitudinal data.
- Trial name
- NCT06086561
- Testing
- Thermal Anisotropy Measurement Device
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Rhaeos, Inc.
Hydrocephalus
Assessment of CSF Shunt Flow During Activities of Daily Living and Sleep 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 activities of daily living and sleep
- Trial name
- NCT07050628
- Testing
- wireless thermal anisotropy measurement device
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Rhaeos, Inc.
Brain Pulsatility, Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (INPH)
Transcranial Ultrasound Assessment of Cerebral Pulsatility in Shunt Decision-making for Suspected Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: a Prospective Cohort Study
This will be a single-center, prospective, analytical cohort study. All included patients will undergo transcranial ultrasound (TPI) with measurement of cerebral pulsatility parameters prior to subtractive lumbar puncture during…
- Trial name
- HYDROPULSE (NCT07285928)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Hydrocephalus in Infants, Hydrocephalus in Children
Ultrasound and Photoacoustic Imaging of Hydrocephalus in Pediatric Patients
The goal of this study is to out find out the capabilities and limitations of the combined photoacoustic and ultrasound (PAUS) imaging device for diagnosing hydrocephalus in children.
- Trial name
- NCT07784179
- Testing
- PAUS imaging
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Michael McDowell
Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Prediction of Response to Shunt Surgery in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Using Radscale and Lumbar Puncture
Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a neurological disorder in older adults characterized by walking difficulties, cognitive decline, and urinary dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT07832877
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus)
Examining the Feasibility of Using Pressure Gradient Regulated Automated Cerebral Spinal Fluid Drainage During External Lumbar Drain Trials
The intellidrop device is an FDA-approved system that automates safe, small volume of cerebral spinal fluid drainage with continuous pressure monitoring, reducing nursing workload and human error while improving patient mobility…
- Trial name
- UPGRADE (NCT07494812)
- Testing
- Intellidrop Automated CSF Drainage System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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
Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (INPH)
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy vs. Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (ENDOVEST)
The aim of this single-center, two-arm, open-labeled, randomized controlled clinical study is to compare two surgical interventions, endoscopic third ventriculostomy and ventriculoperitoneal shunt, in treating idiopathic normal…
- Trial name
- NCT06488248
- Testing
- Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland