Can a simple drug help people with fluid on the brain walk better?
NCT ID NCT04975269
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether the drug acetazolamide can improve walking in people with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition where excess fluid in the brain causes trouble walking, thinking, and bladder control. Fifty adults with NPH were randomly assigned to receive either acetazolamide or a placebo until they had shunt surgery. The main goal was to see if the drug improved gait function.
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Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurosurgery and Neurology, Uppsala University Hospital
Uppsala, Sweden
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