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Active clinical trials for "Hydrocephalus"

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Comparison of Continuous Non-Invasive and Invasive Intracranial Pressure Measurement

HydrocephalusIdiopathic Intracranial Hypertension1 more

This research is being done to determine the accuracy of two noninvasive methods of measuring the pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), also known as intracranial pressure or ICP.

Terminated14 enrollment criteria

European Study of Prodromal iNPH

Normal Pressure HydrocephalusHydrocephalus

To investigate if progression from prodromal into symptomatic NPH can be predicted from advanced neuroimaging, biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma and investigate the unknown mechanisms causing deterioration by investigating longitudinal changes in the above-mentioned variables. Three different cohorts with both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients as well as healthy controls will be investigated over time, both without intervention and before and after shunt surgery.

Not yet recruiting27 enrollment criteria

Factors Predicting Response to Shunting in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

The research project is designed to determine which combination of tests will enable physicians to predict whether a patient with symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) will improve with a shunt.

Terminated10 enrollment criteria

Quantitative Pupillometry

HydrocephalusCritical Care

The aim of this study is to assess the diagnostic ability of quantitative pupillometry for the early detection of hydrocephalus during the weaning process of the external ventricular drain.

Not yet recruiting9 enrollment criteria

Intraoral 30% Glucose Effect In Newborns

EpilepsyHydrocephaly

Newborn often sedated during MRI but sedation itself creates adverse events and management is more challenging in the MR environment. The investigators describe the investigators initial experience with oral 30% glucose administration through a pacifier during MRI for imaging of newborns. Using this technique, majority of newborns can complete MRI examination without the need for sedation and also offers the availability of administering sedatives to unsuccessful patients.

Completed2 enrollment criteria

Predictive Value of Flow MRI in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Surgery

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

The idea is to assess the predictive value of flow magnetic resonance imaging (flow MRI) for patient suffering normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) planned for surgery. By now, the depletive lumbar puncture is the best test assessing the efficacy of a forthcoming surgery. The idea is to demonstrate that flow MRI can be as effective as lumbar puncture in term of predictive value of surgery response. In that way, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics are evaluated by a single non invasive examination. CSF flow is measured at the Sylvius' aqueduct, cervical, arachnoid space and 4th ventricle levels.

Completed10 enrollment criteria

Neurology Inpatient Clinical Education Trial

Myasthenia GravisGuillain-Barre Syndrome9 more

The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a personalized patient education program to the current hospital education and evaluate its impact using patient satisfaction scores. The investigators hypothesize that a personalized patient education intervention will increase patient's understanding of their diagnosis and satisfaction with the care as reflected in the survey results.

Completed4 enrollment criteria

Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound Evaluation of Brain Perfusion in Neonatal Post-Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus...

Neonatal Post-Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus

The aim of the proposed project is therefore to utilize the CEUS technique to assess cerebral perfusion changes before and after ventricular shunting in neonatal cases of PHH. The expectation of the proposed project is to validate statistically significant cerebral perfusion differences before and after shunting in neonates with PHH, as a preliminary feasibility study prior to conducting a large scale, prospective clinical trial incorporating therapeutic interventions using the CEUS technique.

Withdrawn7 enrollment criteria

Effects of Photobiomodulation on Superficial Sensitivity and Muscle Activity of Individuals With...

Myelomeningocele Without HydrocephalusSensory Defect1 more

Myelomeningocele is a neural tube defect that occurs between the third and fourth week of gestation. Functional impairment occurs due to dysplasia of the nerve roots, which can lead to flaccid paralysis and sensory-motor dysfunction below the level of the lesion. Although advances in the multidisciplinary treatment of myelomeningocele have led to functional improvements in affected children, novel therapeutic modalities, such as photobiomodulation (PBM), could be a promising complement to treatment. Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of PBM combined with physiotherapeutic exercises on the sensory-motor response in individuals with myelomeningocele at the lower lumbar and sacral level. Participants will be recruited from the Integrated Health Clinic of University Nove de Julho and randomized into two groups: Grupo 1 - treatment with PBM at a wavelength of 808 nm + physical therapy; Grupo 2 - sham PBM + physical therapy. Evaluations will involve electromyography of the gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior and rectus femoris muscles of both lower limbs. Balance will be evaluated using the Pediatric Balance Scale. The sensory evaluation will be performed using the Semmes-Weinstein monofilament kit (Smiles®). BDNF levels will be determined using ELISA. The data will be analyzed with the aid of GraphPad PRISM version 7.0. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test will be used to determine the normality of the data. Variables that fit the Gaussian curve will be expressed as mean and standard deviation values. The t-test will be used for the comparisons between groups, with the level of significance set to 95% (p < 0.05).

Unknown status9 enrollment criteria

ShuntCheck Accuracy in Detecting Shunt Obstruction Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) Patients...

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

The purpose of this study is to examine the role of ShuntCheck and MR Imaging in evaluating the presence or absence of Shunt Obstruction in the patients of Hydrocephalus or Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) undergoing radionuclide test for suspected shunt obstruction. This is an exploratory study to determine how a non-invasive device can assist in detection of presence of flow in these patients.

Withdrawn8 enrollment criteria
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