Brain's 'Cleaning System' may hold key to diagnosing fluid disorder
NCT ID NCT06857136
First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a special MRI technique (DTI-ALPS) can measure how well the brain's waste-clearing system works in people with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Researchers compared 29 older adults with suspected NPH to healthy volunteers of similar age. The goal was to see if this MRI method could predict who would benefit from a spinal tap or shunt surgery.
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Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Milan, 20133, Italy
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