Checking shunt flow with a wireless skin sensor
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a wireless skin sensor that checks whether fluid is flowing through your shunt. It might be a quick, painless way to make sure the shunt is working during a regular clinic visit, without extra tests.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must already have a shunt (a small tube that drains extra fluid from around the brain) in place.
- You need to be at least 2 years old.
- The shunt must be easy to feel under the skin near your collarbone, with healthy skin over that area.
- You (or your guardian) must understand the study and agree to take part.
- At your clinic visit, your neurosurgeon must say there are no signs that the shunt is blocked or not working properly.
- You must be scheduled for a routine imaging test (like a CT or MRI) as part of that visit.
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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