Clinical trials: Hydrocephalus
Suspected CSF Shunt Obstruction
ShuntCheck-Micro-Pumper Pediatric Clinical Outcomes Study
Primary objective is to demonstrate that data collected from ShuntCheck-Micro-Pumper (SCMP) testing results can be used in conjunction with imaging to diagnose shunt patency or obstruction in pediatric/adolescent subjects…
- Trial name
- NCT01881711
- Testing
- ShuntCheck-Micro-Pumper (SCMP), Imaging
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- NeuroDx Development
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.
Hydrocephalus
A Study on the Safety of Hakim Programmable Shunt System
This study aimed to collect safety information from subjects implanted with a shunt system (trade name: Hakim Shunt Programmable System) produced by Codman \& Shurtleff, Inc. of the United States.
- Trial name
- NCT04285489
- Testing
- Hakim Shunt Programmable System
- Where
- 5 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation
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.
Hydrocephalus
Bactiseal Catheter Safety Registry in China
Research Purpose: This study aimed to continue to evaluate safety information from subjects implanted with a catheter (trade name: Bactiseal) produced by Codman \& Shurtleff, Inc. of the United States.
- Trial name
- NCT04496414
- Testing
- Bactiseal Catheter
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Head Injury
Effect of Intrathoracic Pressure Regulation on Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate proof of clinical concept that application of the Intrathoracic Pressure Regulator (ITPR) will result in an increase in Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) and a decrease in Intracranial…
- Trial name
- NCT01824589
- Testing
- -7 cm H2O ITPR, -12cm H2O ITPR
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Circulatory Systems
Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus in Children
A Study Evaluate Aqueduct's Smart External Drain
To evaluate the performance characteristics of the Smart External Drain (SED) compared with standard EVD drains in the hospital setting, specifically: Number, type and duration of staff interactions.
- Conditions
- Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus in Children, Tumor, Brain
- Trial name
- SED (NCT03113799)
- Testing
- Smart External Drain - SED
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Aqueduct Critical Care
Intracranial Hypertension, Brain Injuries
An Evaluation of Non-Invasive ICP Monitoring in Patients Undergoing Invasive ICP Monitoring Via an Intraparenchymal Pressure Monitoring Device
Invasive intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is highly effective, but involves risks. HS-1000 measures ICP non-invasively by assessing the acoustic properties of the patient's head.
- Conditions
- Intracranial Hypertension, Brain Injuries, Stroke, Hydrocephalus
- Trial name
- NCT02773888
- Testing
- HS-1000
- Where
- 5 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- HeadSense Medical
Hydrocephalus
Diagnosing Malfunctioning Hydrocephalic Shunt Valves With a Flow Sensor
The study hypothesis is that a transit-time ultrasonic sensor can help doctors diagnose a malfunctioning shunt valve. The study will simulate an implanted shunt flow monitoring system by placing the flow sensor and a programmable…
- Trial name
- NCT00652249
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Transonic Systems Inc.
CSF Flow Through the Shunt of a Hydrocephalus Patient
Physician Preference Study of ShuntCheck - Madsen
ShuntCheck can be used to detect CSF flow in asymptomatic hydrocephalus patients and can be used to detect no-flow in symptomatic patients with shunt obstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT00583336
- Testing
- ShuntCheck
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- NeuroDx Development
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
Assessment of CSF Shunt Flow With Thermal Measurements A
This study evaluates the performance of a non-invasive thermal measurement device for assessing CSF shunt flow. Patients with an existing implanted shunt and symptoms of shunt malfunction will be evaluated with the study device.
- Trial name
- NCT05015751
- Testing
- Thermal Anisotropy Measurement Device
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Rhaeos, Inc.
Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus in Children
Post Market Clinical Follow-up of CODMAN CERTAS Programmable Valve
Post-Market Clinical Follow-up Registry of Patients with CODMAN CERTAS Plus Programmable Valves.
- Conditions
- Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus in Children, NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus), IIH - Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT05397106
- Testing
- CODMAN CERTAS Plus Programmable Valve
- Where
- 9 sites in Belgium, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation
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
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
CRT ShuntCheck "Fit & Function" Study
An exploratory "Fit \& Function" study of Continuous Real Time (CRT) ShuntCheck, a non-invasive method for monitoring changes in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt flow in hydrocephalus patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02067364
- Testing
- Fit & Function test
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- NeuroDx Development
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
Assessment of CSF Shunt Flow With Thermal Measurements B
This study evaluates the performance of a non-invasive thermal measurement device for assessing CSF shunt flow. Patients with an existing implanted shunt and symptoms of shunt malfunction will be evaluated with the study device.
- Trial name
- STEALTH (NCT05432986)
- Testing
- Thermal Anisotropy Measurement Device
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- Rhaeos, Inc.
Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
A Precision and Accuracy Study of the Codman Valve Position Verification (VPV) System.
The purpose of this study is to determine the agreement rate between the CODMAN Valve Position Verification (VPV) adjustment outcome (reprogramming) and X-ray verification in order to support an alternative to X-ray confirmation…
- Trial name
- NCT00196196
- Testing
- Codman VPV System
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 274 people
- Sponsor
- Codman & Shurtleff
Hydrocephalus, Nervous System Diseases
Study of Shunt Flow Sensor Accuracy in Extra-ventricular Drains.
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…
- Conditions
- Hydrocephalus, Nervous System Diseases, Infant, Newborn Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT01108965
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Transonic Systems Inc.