Brain drain: can shunt surgery reverse cognitive decline and frailty?
NCT ID NCT07642726
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows people with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) who are already scheduled for shunt surgery. Researchers measure changes in thinking skills and frailty one year after the procedure to identify which patients are most likely to improve. The goal is to better predict who will benefit from this surgical treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ventriculoperitoneal shunt
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors predict which patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus will benefit most from shunt surgery, improving treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients, and some may not improve after surgery.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway