Scientists watch anesthetics crystallize in spinal fluid
NCT ID NCT07442929
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This lab study uses leftover spinal fluid from 10 patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus to see if common numbing medicines form crystals. Researchers mix different drugs and watch for crystals over 60 minutes. The goal is to understand risks, not to treat patients directly.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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2 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 with normal pressure hydrocephalus scheduled for elective lumbar puncture.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus scheduled for elective lumbar puncture. Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Tyrol, 6020, Austria
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