New surgery could free babies from lifelong shunts
NCT ID NCT03650101
First seen Mar 27, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at a surgery called ETV/CPC for babies under 6 months with hydrocephalus (fluid buildup in the brain). The goal is to see if this surgery can help babies avoid needing a permanent shunt, which often fails. Researchers will track the babies' development and check if the surgery works well over time.
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Locations
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Cure Children's Hospital of Uganda
Mbale, Uganda
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Penn State University
University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States
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The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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