Brain fluid study in shunt surgery patients
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at brain fluid and drainage function in patients receiving a VP shunt for hydrocephalus. It may help understand how the brain clears waste products.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 60 years old.
- You must have a condition called communicating hydrocephalus and be scheduled for VP shunt surgery.
- You must be awake and able to follow commands (conscious clear).
- You must be fluent in speaking or understanding Chinese.
- You must be expected to stay in the hospital for at least 3 days after surgery.
- You must not have unstable heart or lung conditions, severe liver or kidney problems, or certain brain diseases like Parkinson's or dementia.
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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