Communicating hydrocephalus

MONDO:0002045

An abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain that occurs as a consequence of impaired cerebrospinal fluid reabsorption by the arachnoid granulations.

Also known as: non-obstructive hydrocephalus

40 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Communicating hydrocephalus itself.

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Sub-types of Communicating hydrocephalus

Normal pressure hydrocephalus 36 trials

Including sub-types (40) Tagged with Communicating hydrocephalus (3)

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Brain scan study aims to solve shunt surgery mystery in elderly

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This study looks at 100 older adults with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) to find out why some get better after a shunt surgery and others do not. Researchers will use brain scans, blood tests, and wearable monitors to check for nerve damage and signs of dementia. The goal is…

Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC

Communicating hydrocephalus

Where it sits in the disease tree

Brain scan study aims to solve shunt surgery mystery in elderly