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Could a sprinkle of antibiotic powder stop brain shunt infections in kids?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether placing vancomycin powder inside the surgical wound during shunt placement can prevent infections in children with hydrocephalus. About 164 children, from newborns to 18 years old, having their first shunt surgery will be enrolled. The goal is to see if t…
Matched conditions: HYDROCEPHALUS
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:06 UTC
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Can a flash of light stop surgical infections?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether shining a special UVC light on the surgical wound during brain surgery can prevent infections. 75 people with hydrocephalus having a shunt placed will be randomly assigned to receive real UVC light or a sham light. Researchers will check wound samples for…
Matched conditions: HYDROCEPHALUS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ville Leinonen • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:48 UTC
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Ultrasound may make brain drain placement safer and more accurate
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using ultrasound guidance helps doctors place a brain drain (external ventricular drain) more accurately in adults with hydrocephalus. The goal is to reduce the number of needle passes needed and avoid complications. Ten participants will be enrolled, and…
Matched conditions: HYDROCEPHALUS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC