Ultrasound imaging of fluid in the brain for young children
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses a special type of ultrasound (called photoacoustic imaging) to look at the fluid-filled spaces in the brain of young children with hydrocephalus, to help doctors see if treatment is working and possibly guide care.
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Who can take part
- Your child has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus by a neurosurgeon.
- Your child is 3 years old or younger.
- Your child is admitted to Penn State Health Children's Hospital and is scheduled for treatment such as shunt placement, shunt revision, or another procedure to manage hydrocephalus.
- Your child has an open fontanelle (the soft spot on top of the head)
- Your child is stable enough to undergo an ultrasound.
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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