Stent for pressure-related vision loss
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether placing a small tube (stent) in a brain vein can relieve pressure inside the skull, which may help with headaches and vision problems. It is for people with a condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), where pressure builds up without a known cause.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with IIH, meaning you have symptoms like headaches, nausea, or vision changes, and high spinal fluid pressure.
- You have no other cause for the pressure, such as a brain tumor or a blocked vein from a different condition.
- You can safely have anesthesia and medicines that prevent blood clots (antiplatelet drugs).
- You are not pregnant and do not have severe kidney disease or allergies to iodine contrast dye.
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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