Diagnostic Accuracy of ShuntCheck Compared to Radionuclide Shunt: Patency in Patients With Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Recruiting Observational Study
Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
40 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of South Florida · Other
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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic accuracy of ShuntCheck compared with radionuclide shunt patency testing (SPS) to detect CSF shunt flow of NPH patients with suspected shunt obstruction.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Men or women 40 yo or older and have a VP shunt placed for NPH and are suspected of shunt obstruction. * Capable of providing valid signed informed consent, or has a legal guardian, health care agent, or surrogate decision maker (according to local statutes, and collectively r…
Contacts

Naomi Abel, MD

813 259-0904

nabel@usf.edu

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Thanh Tran, MD

813 8448544

tqtran@usf.edu

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