Wireless sensor study for shunt flow in hydrocephalus
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a wireless sensor that measures fluid flow in a shunt (a tube that drains fluid from the brain) under different valve settings. It may help people with hydrocephalus who already have a shunt and a programmable valve.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a shunt in your chest or neck that drains fluid from your brain.
- The shunt is easy to feel through your skin and the skin on top is healthy (no open wounds or swelling).
- You can provide consent yourself or have a legal representative do it.
- For the part of the study that changes the valve: your valve has a 'virtual off' setting and you've had it adjusted before.
- You are not allergic to silicone-based adhesives (like some bandages).
- You haven't had any new or worsening symptoms of a shunt problem in the last week.
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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