Brain surgery showdown: which fix helps babies most?
NCT ID NCT01936272
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 100 Ugandan infants under 6 months old with hydrocephalus caused by a brain infection. It compares two surgeries: a standard shunt and a newer procedure called ETV/CPC. The goal is to see which treatment leads to better brain growth and thinking skills over two years.
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CURE Children's Hospital Uganda
Mbale, Uganda
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