Spinal fluid test may predict shunt success in hydrocephalus patients
NCT ID NCT05915000
First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at whether certain proteins in spinal fluid can predict which adults with chronic hydrocephalus will improve after a shunt surgery. About 150 participants will have their fluid tested for amyloid and tau proteins, then tracked for changes in thinking, walking, and brain size after the procedure. The goal is to reduce the 20-25% of patients who currently get little to no benefit from the surgery.
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Hospital General Universitario de Valencia
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Vicente Vanaclocha
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify which patients are most likely to improve after shunt surgery, avoiding unnecessary procedures for those who won't benefit.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear protein markers, and results may not change current practice for years.
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