Could a simple ultrasound replace the needle for brain pressure checks?
NCT ID NCT06571786
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested a new, noninvasive way to measure pressure inside the skull using ultrasound and tiny gas bubbles. Nineteen adults who were already scheduled for a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to check their brain pressure took part. The goal was to see if the ultrasound method could give the same results as the standard needle-based test, which could make future pressure checks safer and more comfortable.
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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