Stenting for Intracranial Hypertension on Acetazolamide
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This trial tests whether placing a stent (a small tube) in a narrowed brain vein can help reduce pressure in the head in people with Intracranial Hypertension who have been on acetazolamide for over a year. It may be an option if you still have high pressure despite medication.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a diagnosis of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) that meets the modified Dandy criteria.
- You must have been taking acetazolamide (a medicine to lower pressure) for more than one year.
- An MRI must show narrowing of the main vein(s) draining the brain (transverse venous sinus stenosis).
- You cannot have taken topiramate in the past month.
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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