New brain implant could ease walking and thinking problems in older adults
NCT ID NCT05250505
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests a new device called the eShunt, which is placed in a blood vessel to drain extra fluid from the brain in people with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). NPH causes trouble walking, thinking, and bladder control. The device aims to be a less invasive alternative to traditional brain surgery. The study includes 30 adults aged 65-85 and focuses on safety and whether the device works as intended.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- eShunt Implant (a device that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain into the bloodstream)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a less invasive alternative to traditional brain shunts for normal pressure hydrocephalus, potentially reducing surgery risks and recovery time.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is new, and risks like serious adverse events or abnormal imaging findings are being closely monitored.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clínica La Sagrada Familia
Buenos Aires, Ciudad A. de Buenos Aires, C1426B, Argentina
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