Assessing CSF Shunt Flow and Headaches

Assessment of CSF Shunt Flow and Headaches With a Thermal Measurement Device

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Hydrocephalus
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
6 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
29 (estimated)
Sponsor
Rhaeos, Inc. · Industry
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with a CSF shunt who have frequent headaches. Participants will use a device to measure the flow of cerebrospinal fluid during headache and non-headache times over a month.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have an existing ventriculoperitoneal CSF shunt
  • I have ongoing headaches for the past 3 months
  • I am at least 6 years old but not more than 80 years old
  • I can follow up for 30 days
  • I can communicate clearly in English
  • I have a suitable area of skin for the device

You may not be able to join if

  • I have more than one shunt catheter in the measurement area
  • My shunt is too deep to be felt
  • I have an open wound or swelling in the measurement area
  • I have had serious skin reactions to silicone adhesives
  • I might not be available for follow-up
  • I cannot reliably take measurements at home
  • I cannot place the device without help
  • I have been enrolled in this study before

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This study evaluates the performance of a device for non-invasively assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt flow over multiple measurements performed by a study subject during headache and non-headache periods.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Existing ventriculoperitoneal CSF shunt 2. Subject experiencing ongoing headaches including at least 15 headache days per month for the past 3 months 3. Region of intact skin overlying an unambiguously identifiable palpable chronically indwelling ventricular shunt which cross…
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Anna Somera

855-814-3569

clinical@rhaeos.com

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