Can a simple drug help people with fluid on the brain walk better?
NCT ID NCT04975269
First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether the drug acetazolamide can improve walking in people with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition where fluid builds up in the brain. Fifty adults with NPH were randomly given either the drug or a placebo until they had shunt surgery. The main goal was to see if the drug helped with gait and balance.
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Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurosurgery and Neurology, Uppsala University Hospital
Uppsala, Sweden
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