Study of blood and brain data in normal pressure hydrocephalus
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study collects different kinds of health information (“multi-omics” data, like blood-based markers) in people with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). It aims to better understand the condition and how it may relate to treatment, such as shunt surgery.
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Who can take part
- Be age 60 or older
- Have a clinician diagnosis of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH)
- Be able to sign a consent form in writing
- Not have secondary normal pressure hydrocephalus (caused by another condition)
- Do not have Alzheimer’s disease plus Parkinson’s disease, or other nervous system diseases that overlap
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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