Clinical trials: Hydrocephalus.
Headache, Tumor
Dexmedetomidine and Propofol for Pediatric MRI Sedation
The purpose of this study is to compare the results of combining two anesthetic medications (dexmedetomidine and propofol) in low doses with a standard dose of a single drug that is commonly used to provide sedation/anesthesia…
- Conditions
- Headache, Tumor, Seizure Disorder, Neurofibromatoses
- Trial name
- NCT03513757
- Testing
- propofol, Dexmedetomidine, Glycopyrrolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Infection
Early Ventriculo-peritoneal Shunt in Subarachnoid Patients With External Ventricular Drainage
Acute hydrocephalus is a common complication following subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Early and emergency insertion of external ventricular drain (EVD) is standard treatment of acute post-SAH hydrocephalus.
- Conditions
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Infection, Hydrocephalus
- Trial name
- EarlyVPS (NCT04567277)
- Testing
- External ventricular drainage (EVD) conversion into ventriculo-peritoneal shunt (VPS)
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
A Randomized Cross-over Study for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
The goal of our study is to verify the effectiveness of the shunt and to identify the most sensitive criteria to select patients for surgery.
- Trial name
- ARCS NPH (NCT01798641)
- Testing
- MIETHKE proGAV® / MIETHKE proSA®
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Hydrocephalus Shunt (proGAV) Requiring Adjustment
X-Ray Verified Accuracy of the proGAV Verification Instrument
This study is to verify the use of a hand held tool to verify the new setting of a hydrocephalus shunt (proGAV). This tool would be used in place of an Xray of the patient's head, which is how settings are verified currently.
- Trial name
- X-AMIN (NCT01885468)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Aesculap, Inc.
Myelomeningocele Without Hydrocephalus, Sensory Defect
Effects of Photobiomodulation on Superficial Sensitivity and Muscle Activity of Individuals With Myelomeningocele
Myelomeningocele is a neural tube defect that occurs between the third and fourth week of gestation. Functional impairment occurs due to dysplasia of the nerve roots, which can lead to flaccid paralysis and sensory-motor…
- Conditions
- Myelomeningocele Without Hydrocephalus, Sensory Defect, Motor Activity
- Trial name
- NCT04035863
- Testing
- Low level laser therapy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Hydrocephalus
Comparison of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter on Retrobulbar Ultrasonography Before and After Drainage of Cerebrospinal Fluid in Pediatric Patient With Hydrocephalus
Studies in patients with intracranial hypertension have shown a good relationship between optic nerve sheath diameter measured by retrobulbar ultrasound and invasively measured intracranial pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT01865149
- Testing
- retrobulbar ultrasound
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Hydrocephalus
Efficacy Study of Hydrocephalus Surgery by Methods of Neuroelectrophysiology
The symptoms of hydrocephalus containing consciousness condition with muscle tone in some patients will be relieved, after the cerebrospinal fluid release test is carried out.
- Trial name
- NCT04363658
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Communicating Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Intraventricular Hemorrhage
The Safety and Efficacy of Rapamycin on Communicating Hydrocephalus Secondary to Intraventricular Hemorrhage
This prospective, multicenter, open-label clinical trial is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of rapamycin in the treatment of communicating hydrocephalus secondary to intraventricular hemorrhage.
- Conditions
- Communicating Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Secondary Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Post Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus
- Trial name
- Saturn (NCT06563817)
- Testing
- Rapamycin
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Hydrocephalus
Noninvasive Intracranial Pressure and Hydrocephalus Patients
Using a pulse oximeter, we have developed an algorithm that estimates intracranial pressure (ICP) based on patients who have had traumatic brain injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT02404740
- Testing
- Pulse oximetry
- Volunteers
- 163 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Hydrocephalus
Thermal Camera Detection of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Flow
There have been reports in the past of using thermal cameras to demonstrate flow in the tubing as a surrogate of proper shunt function.
- Trial name
- Infrared Shunt (NCT03451669)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Hydrocephalus
Improvement of Peritoneal Catheter Placement in VPS With a Splitable Trocar
This study is a phase I/IIa, single-center, open-labeled, randomized, controlled clinical trial. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a modified ventriculoperitoneal catheter placement using a splitable…
- Trial name
- NCT05476874
- Testing
- Open Mini-Laparotomy, Abdominal Puncture
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Southern Medical University, China
NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus)
The Effects of Exercise on Gait Characteristics, Balance, and Performance in Patients With Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
The goal of this study is to investigate effect of exercise program on balance, gait and performance in patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus applied with lumbar puncture.
- Trial name
- NCT05679934
- Testing
- Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Hydrocephalus
A Prospective Study Comparing CSF Shunt Flow Between "Virtual Off" and "Flow Permissive" Shunt Valve Settings Using a Wireless, Noninvasive Shunt Flow 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
- NCT07815314
- Testing
- Rhaeos Shunt Monitoring System (RSMS), ShuntCheck III
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Rhaeos, Inc.
Hydrocephalus
Randomized Controlled Trial of Shunt vs ETV/CPC for PIH in Ugandan Infants
Two treatment options exist for infant patients with hydrocephalus. Most patients are treated with a surgical procedure in which a shunt is inserted into the brain and abdomen.
- Trial name
- NCT01936272
- Testing
- Chhabra Shunt Placement, ETV/CPC
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Adjustable Gravitational vs. Adjustable Differential Pressure Valves in iNPH
The goal of the study is to verify theoretical benefit of ventriculoperitoneal shunting with MIETHKE M.blue® valve in patients with iNPH.
- Trial name
- NCT04434053
- Testing
- MIETHKE M.blue®, MIETHKE proGAV 2.0® (with SA 2.0®)
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Military University Hospital, Prague
Hydrocephalus
Assessment of CSF Shunt Flow in an Outpatient Setting with a Thermal Measurement Device
This study collects exploratory data using a non-invasive device for assessing CSF shunt flow using thermal anisotropy measurements.
- Trial name
- NCT06753929
- Testing
- wireless wearable thermal anisotropy measurement device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Rhaeos, Inc.
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
PET Imaging of Brain Amyloid in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
This study will determine the level of association between the quantitative estimates of brain uptake of [18F]flutemetamol and the quantitative immunohistochemical estimates of amyloid levels in biopsy samples previously obtained…
- Trial name
- NCT01053312
- Testing
- [18F] Flutemetamol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Hydrocephalus
Comparison of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter on Retrobulbar Ultrasound Before and After Drainage of Cerebrospinal Fluid in Patient With Hydrocephalus
Studies in patients with intracranial hypertension have shown a good relationship between optic nerve sheath diameter measured by retrobulbar ultrasound and invasively measured intracranial pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT01863329
- Testing
- retrobulbar ultrasound
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Head Injury, Intracerebral Hemorrhage
The Prediction of Intracranial Pressure and Clinical Outcome by Transcranial Doppler in Neurocritical Patients
The purpose of this study is to use transcranial Doppler (TCD) to predict intracranial pressure (ICP) and clinical outcome of neurocritical patients.
- Conditions
- Head Injury, Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT00886054
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Hypnosis, Hydrocephalus
Impact of Hypnosis for Performing Lumbar Infusion Tests
Infusion tests are now the gold standard for the diagnosis of chronic adult hydrocephalus (CAH), also known as normal pressure hydrocephalus. It is an invasive procedure using the same approach as a lumbar puncture.
- Conditions
- Hypnosis, Hydrocephalus, Anxiety, Pain
- Trial name
- HYPNINF (NCT06419842)
- Testing
- hypnosis, comfort
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens