Safety study of the Bactiseal shunt catheter
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections clinical trials.
This study is for people who already have a hydrocephalus shunt (a tube that drains fluid from the brain) and have had it for at least 2 years. It tests the safety of a specific catheter called Bactiseal and tracks how well it works over time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a hydrocephalus shunt that has been in place for at least 2 years.
- Your doctor determines that the Bactiseal Catheter is right for you.
- You are not allergic to silicone, rifampicin, or clindamycin (the materials in the catheter).
- You do not have an active infection where the shunt is or will be placed.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder that makes surgery risky.
- You are not having another type of shunt catheter placed at the same time.
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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