New skin device could replace nuclear scan for shunt checks
NCT ID NCT04309487
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares a device called ShuntCheck, which uses heat to measure fluid flow through a shunt, to the standard nuclear medicine test for detecting blockages. Researchers will enroll 20 adults aged 40 and older with normal pressure hydrocephalus who have a shunt and are suspected of having a blockage. The goal is to see if ShuntCheck is accurate enough to replace the more complex radionuclide test.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ShuntCheck device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a quicker, radiation-free way to check if a shunt is blocked in patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not be as accurate as the standard test.
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University of South Florida Department of Neurological Surgery and Brain Repair
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