Crystal formation study in spinal fluid

This study uses MRI to look at how spinal fluid moves inside and around the brain. It aims to better understand conditions that can affect thinking, memory, balance, and coordination—such as normal pressure hydrocephalus—or compare with healthy people.

This study will look at leftover spinal fluid from people with brain or nerve conditions to find proteins that may help diagnose or track these diseases. If you are already scheduled for a spinal tap or brain surgery, your extra fluid could be used for this research.

This study examines spinal fluid from babies with spina bifida to better understand a related brain condition (Chiari II malformation). The information could help improve care for future babies with this condition.

This study collects and analyzes spinal fluid from patients having surgery with spinal anesthesia. It aims to learn more about the fluid's composition to help understand neurological conditions.

This study tests a new way to drain fluid from the spine during a lumbar drain trial for older adults with suspected normal pressure hydrocephalus. The goal is to see if using a special pressure-regulated system makes the procedure safer and more effective at predicting who will benefit from a shunt.

This study watches how the pressure of spinal fluid around the brain and spine changes during surgery for communicating hydrocephalus. It aims to help doctors better manage a shunt that drains extra fluid from the lower back to the belly.