Simple skin test may reveal if brain shunts are working
NCT ID NCT04309383
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a device called ShuntCheck, which uses a mild heat sensor on the skin to see if a brain shunt is flowing properly. Researchers enrolled 12 adults with pseudotumor cerebri who had a shunt placed and were feeling well. The goal was to see if the device could correctly tell when the shunt was working or blocked, without needing X-rays or other tests.
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 in pseudotumor cerebri patients, reducing the need for X-rays or scans.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study (12 people) and only looked at asymptomatic patients. The device may not be accurate in all cases or in patients with symptoms.
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Conditions
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University of South Florida Department of Neurological Surgery and Brain Repair
Tampa, Florida, 33606, United States
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