Better shunt blockage testing for normal pressure hydrocephalus
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a new, non-invasive method to check if a shunt is blocked in people with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). It could help make diagnosis more comfortable and avoid unnecessary procedures.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
- You are being treated at one of the study hospitals in Gothenburg, Linköping, or Sahlgrenska in Sweden
- You can follow study instructions
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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