Testing a new fluid drain method for normal pressure hydrocephalus
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years of age or older
- You have symptoms that suggest you might have normal pressure hydrocephalus (a brain condition causing walking trouble, memory loss, or bladder control problems)
- You are already scheduled for a lumbar drain trial (a temporary drain in your lower back) to see if you would benefit from a permanent shunt surgery
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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