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Study probes delays in childhood hydrocephalus care in Low-Income nations

NCT ID NCT05796713

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Lagos State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at why children with hydrocephalus in low- and middle-income countries often seek medical help late. Researchers interviewed parents and hospital staff to measure delays in seeking care, getting a diagnosis, and starting treatment. The goal is to identify barriers so that future efforts can help children get treated sooner.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could highlight key obstacles and inform strategies to improve early diagnosis and treatment for children with hydrocephalus in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. The findings may be specific to the local context and not apply elsewhere.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Jan 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients who present at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos for management of hydrocephalus

Ages

Up to 5 years

Sex

Anyone

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * All patients less than 5 years of age with HC confirmed with either magnetic resonance or computerized tomographic images * Patients' parents' inclusion criteria will be parents (Guardians) of children with radiologically confirmed HC with either magnetic resonance or computerized tomographic images. * Hospital staff members, who have been working within the Neurosurgical unit for at least 5 years. Exclusion Criteria: * All patents not investigated or operated at our centre * Patients older than 5 years

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hydrocephalus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hydrocephalus in children

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lagos State University Teaching Hospital

    Ikeja, Lagos, 20001, Nigeria

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