Brain pressure breakthrough: which surgery saves sight best?
NCT ID NCT07440277
First seen Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study compares two common surgeries—CSF shunting and dural venous sinus stenting—to see which better preserves vision in people with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) who are at risk of blindness. About 80 adults with IIH and severe papilledema will be randomly assigned to one procedure and followed for two years. The goal is to find the most effective and cost-effective way to protect eyesight.
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Addenbrooke's Hospital
RECRUITINGCambridge, United Kingdom
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Bristol Eye Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBristol, United Kingdom
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King's College Hospital
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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Leeds General Infirmary
RECRUITINGLeeds, United Kingdom
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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Princess Alexandra Eye Pavillion
RECRUITINGEdinburgh, United Kingdom
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Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
RECRUITINGGlasgow, United Kingdom
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Queen's Medical Centre
RECRUITINGNottingham, United Kingdom
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Royal Hull Infirmary
RECRUITINGHull, United Kingdom
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Royal Victoria Infirmary
RECRUITINGNewcastle, United Kingdom
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Southampton General Hospital
RECRUITINGSouthampton, United Kingdom
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Southmead Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBristol, United Kingdom
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Sunderland Eye Infirmary
RECRUITINGSunderland, United Kingdom
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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
RECRUITINGBirmingham, United Kingdom
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University Hospital of Wales
RECRUITINGCardiff, United Kingdom
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