Eye scans to check pressure inside the head
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses eye scans to see if changes in the retina can help doctors measure pressure inside the skull. It may help find a safer way to check for high pressure in the brain without needing a needle in the back.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are a healthy volunteer having routine eye scans, or you are a patient scheduled for a lumbar puncture or a pressure monitor in the head.
- You do not have glaucoma or a close family member with it.
- You do not have certain eye conditions like blocked veins or severe diabetes-related eye disease.
- You have not taken medications that affect brain pressure (like steroids, certain antibiotics, or lithium) in the last 6 months.
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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