Pseudotumor cerebri
MONDO:0009468Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a neurological disorder characterized by isolated increased intracranial pressure manifesting with recurrent and persistent headaches, nausea, vomiting, progressive and transient obstruction of the visual field, papilledema. Visual loss can be irreversible.
Also known as: IIH, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, benign intracran. hypt., benign intracranial hypertension, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, pseudotumor cerebri, intracranial hypertension, idiopathic
38 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could vinegar and fasting fix prediabetes cholesterol?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether taking date cider vinegar daily, alone or combined with 5:2 intermittent fasting, can improve cholesterol and other metabolic measures in adults with prediabetes and mild to moderate high cholesterol or blood pressure. Participants are randomly assigned t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug ease pressure in the brain?
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase 4 trial tested whether a rapid weight loss program using semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) plus a very low calorie diet can help people with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), a condition where high pressure in the skull causes headaches and vision proble…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rigmor Højland Jensen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Simple skin test may reveal if brain shunts are working
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a device called ShuntCheck, which uses a mild heat sensor on the skin to see if a brain shunt is flowing properly. Researchers enrolled 12 adults with pseudotumor cerebri who had a shunt placed and were feeling well. The goal was to see if the device could corre…
Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Sound waves may replace spinal taps for brain pressure checks
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a noninvasive ultrasound technique called SHAPE to measure pressure inside the skull. Nineteen adults scheduled for a lumbar puncture received an ultrasound contrast agent (Definity) while researchers compared the ultrasound readings to the standard needle-based…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Ketamine shows promise for Post-Surgery depression in small trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a single dose of ketamine, given during spinal surgery, can reduce depressive symptoms afterward. 110 adults with moderate to severe depression received either ketamine or a saltwater placebo. The goal was to see if ketamine could lower depression scores…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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MRI scans reveal hidden brain drains in rare headache disorder
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the brain's lymphatic system in 40 women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), a condition causing severe headaches and vision loss. Researchers used a special MRI technique to compare lymphatic vessels in patients and healthy controls. The goal wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC