Sticker on the skin could detect shunt blockages without surgery
NCT ID NCT07478926
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing a small, wireless device that sticks to the skin over a shunt tube to see if fluid is flowing inside. It uses gentle warmth to measure temperature changes without breaking the skin. The trial includes 55 children and adults with hydrocephalus who already have a shunt. The goal is to see how well the device can tell if the shunt is open or blocked, which could lead to easier and safer checks in the future.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Rhaeos Shunt Monitoring System (noninvasive wireless thermal flow detection device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could offer a simple, noninvasive way to check if a shunt is working, reducing the need for invasive tests or imaging.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 55 participants, and the device is not yet proven to be accurate. It may not work for all shunt types or patients.
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OSF Healthcare
RECRUITINGPeoria, Illinois, 61602, United States
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