New device aims to Non-Invasively check brain shunt function
NCT ID NCT04011566
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether the ShuntCheck device can accurately tell if a shunt is flowing or blocked in people with normal pressure hydrocephalus who have no symptoms. The device uses a gentle heat sensor on the skin to check flow. 50 adults with shunts will be tested during routine visits to see how reliable the device is.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ShuntCheck device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a quick, non-invasive way to check if a shunt is working properly in hydrocephalus patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage diagnostic study in asymptomatic patients only. The device may not perform as well in real-world or symptomatic cases.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of South Florida Department of Neurological Surgery and Brain Repair
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33606, United States
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