Imaging tests for spontaneous spinal fluid leaks
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two specialized imaging techniques to help diagnose spontaneous spinal fluid leaks (a rare condition causing severe headaches). The goal is to improve how doctors identify where the leak is coming from so patients can get the right treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with spontaneous spinal fluid leak based on standard headache classification criteria
- Your brain MRI shows at least one sign of spinal fluid leak (such as swelling of the brain's outer lining, enlarged veins, brain sagging, or fluid collections)
- You have never had treatment for a leak in the spinal column blood vessels before
- You are able to have both imaging tests performed if needed for diagnosis
- You do not have a spinal cord leak confirmed on spine MRI (the study focuses on a specific leak type)
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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