New wireless sensor could let hydrocephalus patients monitor brain pressure at home
Disease control
Ongoing
This study tests a new wireless sensor placed in the brain during shunt surgery for hydrocephalus. The sensor aims to let patients and caregivers monitor brain pressure from home, reducing the need for hospital scans and easing fear of shunt blockages. It is a first-in-human safe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Auckland, New Zealand • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC