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Sticker on the skin could replace scans for shunt checks

NCT ID NCT07679035

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First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new wireless, noninvasive device called the Rhaeos Shunt Monitoring System (RSMS) that sticks to the skin to detect fluid flow in brain shunts used for hydrocephalus. About 85 children and adults with working shunts will have their shunt flow measured with both the RSMS and an existing FDA-cleared device. The goal is to see if the new device can accurately tell when a shunt is blocked or flowing normally, potentially offering a simpler way to check shunt function without imaging or invasive procedures.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Rhaeos Shunt Monitoring System (RSMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple, noninvasive tool for doctors to quickly check if a shunt is working, reducing the need for scans or invasive tests.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 85 participants, and the device is not yet proven to be accurate enough for clinical use. It may not work as well as hoped.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 85 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Existing ventricular cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt. Region of intact skin overlying an unambiguously identifiable, palpable, chronically indwelling ventricular shunt crossing the clavicle and appropriate in size for application of the study device. Written informed consent provided by the participant or, when applicable, by a parent, legal guardian, health care agent, or surrogate decision maker according to local regulations. For participants with planned "virtual off" measurements: Existing ventricular CSF shunt with a programmable valve that has an available manufacturer-reported "virtual off" setting and can be programmed noninvasively. For participants whose valve will be adjusted to the "virtual off" setting during the study: Subject-reported or documented history of successful shunt valve adjustment(s). Exclusion Criteria: Presence of more than one distal shunt catheter in the study device measurement region. Presence of an open wound or edema in the study device measurement region that would interfere with device placement. Shunt difficult to palpate or shunt depth greater than 5 mm from the skin surface at the measurement location as determined by ultrasound. Subject-reported or documented history of serious adverse skin reactions to silicone-based adhesives. New or worsening symptoms suggestive of shunt malfunction within the previous 7 days. Use of the study device would interfere with standard patient care, emergency surgery cannot be delayed, or study participation would interfere with optimal medical care. Participation in another investigational procedural, pharmaceutical, or device study that may affect data collected in this study. Previous participation in a Rhaeos clinical study using the current-generation RH05-B1 study device. For participants with planned "valve normal" measurements only: Investigator judges the participant is likely to be shunt independent (e.g., does not require a functional shunt for management of hydrocephalus). This format follows ClinicalTrials.gov conventions by separating general criteria from those that apply only to specific participant subgroups.

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Conditions

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  • Rhaeos, Imc

    Chicago, Illinois, 60642, United States

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