Endoscopic surgery for hydrocephalus in children
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a type of brain surgery (endoscopic third ventriculostomy) to treat hydrocephalus in children. It aims to see how well the surgery works and what the results are.
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Who can take part
- Child must be diagnosed with hydrocephalus using a CT or MRI scan.
- Child can be any sex and up to 17 years old (under 18).
- Child must not have an active infection or bleeding in the brain fluid.
- Child must not have had a prior VP shunt or ETV surgery.
- Child must not have multicystic hydrocephalus.
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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