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Wearable device could monitor brain shunt function from home

NCT ID NCT07050628

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Rhaeos, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a wearable device that measures fluid flow in cerebrospinal fluid shunts, which are used to treat hydrocephalus. Participants wear the device at home during normal activities and sleep to see if it can safely and reliably track shunt function. The goal is to develop a non-invasive way to monitor shunts without frequent clinic visits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
wireless thermal anisotropy measurement device
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could allow people with hydrocephalus to monitor their shunt function at home, potentially catching problems early without frequent hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on device safety and feasibility, not on proving clinical benefits. The device may not be accurate enough for widespread use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hydrocephalus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYDROCEPHALUS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Rhaeos Inc.

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60642, United States

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  • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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