Can brain scans and fluid tests predict who will need shunt surgery?
NCT ID NCT05910944
First seen May 10, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 140 people with early signs of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and healthy volunteers over several years. Researchers use advanced brain scans and spinal fluid tests to see if they can predict who will get worse and need a shunt. The goal is to better understand the disease and improve early detection.
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Bellaria Hospital
RECRUITINGBologna, Italy
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Karolinska University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGStockholm, Sweden
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Kuopio University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGKuopio, Finland
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Linköping University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLinköping, Sweden
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Sahlgrenska University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGGothenburg, Sweden
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Umeå University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGUmeå, Sweden
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Uppsala University Hospital
RECRUITINGUppsala, Sweden
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