Could a tiny pin on the head replace brain surgery for pressure monitoring?

NCT ID NCT07113353

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study is testing a new device that measures pressure inside the skull without needing surgery. The device uses a small pin on the head to detect tiny skull movements with each heartbeat. Researchers want to see if this non-invasive method can give useful information similar to the current invasive method. The study will enroll 30 adults who are already undergoing procedures that involve measuring brain pressure.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Coppell, Texas, 75019, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Brain4Care non-invasive intracranial pressure monitor

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a safer, simpler way to monitor brain pressure without surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study focused on understanding the device's readings, not on treating any condition. It may not prove accurate enough for clinical use.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intracranial hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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