Assessment of ShuntCheck Performance Characteristics in Asymptomatic Patients With Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Key facts
- Where
- Tampa, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- University of South Florida Department of Neurological Surgery and Brain RepairTampa, United StatesContact: Naomi Abel, MDTaking people
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- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
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- Who runs it
- University of South Florida
- Trial code
- NCT04011566
- Record updated
- 19 May 2026
- Original description
The purpose of the study is to determine if the ShuntCheck test can correctly identify flow or no flow in a ventriculoperitoneal shunt in patients with asymptomatic normal pressure hydrocephalus.Read full original descriptionShow less
The purpose of the study is to determine if the ShuntCheck test can correctly identify flow or no flow in a ventriculoperitoneal shunt in patients with asymptomatic normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Inclusion: Asymptomatic men or women 40 years old or older and have a ventriculoperitoneal shunt placed for normal pressure hydrocephalus and are visiting for routine care; Capable of providing valid signed informed consent, or has a legal guardian, health care agent, or surrogate decision maker capable of providing valid, signed informed consent.
Exclusion: ShuntCheck test would interfere with standard patient care, or emergency shunt surgery that cannot be delayed is indicated; Presence of multiple shunts, or presence of more than one distal shunt catheter (regardless of function) crossing the clavicle ipsilateral to the shunt with suspected obstruction; Presence of an interfering open wound or edema over any portion of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt.