Keyhole brain surgery could spare children from shunt complications

NCT ID NCT07694518

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Sohag University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial investigates endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), a minimally invasive brain surgery, as a treatment for hydrocephalus—fluid buildup in the brain—in children up to 18 years old. Instead of implanting a permanent shunt tube, surgeons create a small hole in the brain to let fluid drain naturally. The study aims to see if ETV is safer and reduces complications like infection or blockage compared to standard shunt surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) procedure
What this could lead to: If successful, ETV could offer a safer, shunt-free option for managing hydrocephalus in children, reducing infection and blockage risks.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study. ETV may not work for all types of hydrocephalus, and some children may still need a shunt later.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hydrocephalus

As listed by the trial registrant

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HYDROCEPHALUS

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Locations

Sohag University

Sohag, Egypt

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