Smart insole to detect walking changes from a spinal tap in NPH
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study checks if a special smart insole can detect changes in walking after a spinal tap test for people with suspected Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). If you have walking problems and are considering a spinal tap, this trial might help find better ways to measure your response.
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Who can take part
- You have at least one of these walking problems: shuffling, feeling stuck to the ground, or walking with feet wide apart
- You had a brain MRI that showed certain enlarged fluid spaces and only mild changes in white matter
- You can walk 10 meters (about 33 feet) on a flat surface without help from a person or walker
- You have not had a bleed in your brain
- You do not have serious heart, lung, stomach, or hormone problems that are not well controlled
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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