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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adult patients who are undergoing certain types of brain surgery or diagnostic procedures. Participants will use a new device that measures pressure inside the skull without surgery.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am over 18 years old and am having brain surgery that requires special fluids.
I am over 18 years old and am receiving a lumbar puncture as part of my care.
I am over 18 years old and have a shunt that needs adjustments.
You may not be able to join if
I am under 18 years old.
I cannot give informed consent for myself.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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Measuring the pressure inside the skull, which is called intracranial pressure, is important to treat severe neurological illness. Currently, measuring intracranial pressure requires doctors to place an invasive pressure monitor. Recently, a non-invasive intracranial pressure monitor has been developed. This monitor has a tiny pin that is placed on the head which measures the tiny movements of the…
Measuring the pressure inside the skull, which is called intracranial pressure, is important to treat severe neurological illness. Currently, measuring intracranial pressure requires doctors to place an invasive pressure monitor. Recently, a non-invasive intracranial pressure monitor has been developed. This monitor has a tiny pin that is placed on the head which measures the tiny movements of the skull every time the heart beats. This produces a waveform that looks very similar to an invasive intracranial pressure waveform. However, we don't know enough about how the non-invasive device to make it clinically useful yet.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients (age \>18) undergoing craniotomy for any indication requiring hyperosmolar agents as a part of their surgery
* Adult patients (age \>18) in the neuro-oncology or neurosurgery clinic who are receiving diagnostic/therapeutic lumbar puncture as a part of their ordi…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients (age \>18) undergoing craniotomy for any indication requiring hyperosmolar agents as a part of their surgery
* Adult patients (age \>18) in the neuro-oncology or neurosurgery clinic who are receiving diagnostic/therapeutic lumbar puncture as a part of their ordinary care
* Adult patients (age \>18) in the neurosurgery clinic with ventriculo-peritoneal shunts who require adjustments to increase or decrease drainage of cerebrospinal fluid.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \<18
* Lacking capacity to provide informed consent on their own behalf
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