Combined brain surgery for hydrocephalus in children
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgery that combines two procedures to treat hydrocephalus in children. The goal is to create a new pathway for fluid to drain and reduce fluid production, which may help avoid a permanent shunt.
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Who can take part
- You are younger than 18 years old.
- A brain scan (like MRI or CT) confirmed your hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage (obstructive type).
- The blockage is in the aqueduct, a narrow passage in the brain, and it developed later in childhood (not from birth).
- You have not had a previous surgery to drain brain fluid (like a shunt).
- You do not have an active infection, recent bleeding in the brain, or fluid pockets that are hard to reach.
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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