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

NCT ID NCT07113353

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

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.

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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.

INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

UT Southwestern Medical Center
RECRUITING

Coppell, Texas, 75019, United States

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