New study aims to take the guesswork out of brain surgery for walking problems
NCT ID NCT02495610
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 70 people with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), a condition that causes walking problems, memory loss, and bladder control issues. The goal was to find better ways to predict which patients would benefit from a surgery that drains extra fluid from the brain. Researchers tested walking, thinking, and bladder function before and after a spinal tap to see if those tests could accurately forecast surgery outcomes.
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University Hospital
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland