New device could take the guesswork out of shunt checks
NCT ID NCT04011566
First seen May 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study is testing a device called ShuntCheck that uses a simple, non-invasive skin test to see if a shunt (a tube that drains fluid from the brain) is working properly. The study will include 50 adults aged 40 and older who have a shunt for normal pressure hydrocephalus but have no symptoms. The goal is to see if the device can correctly tell whether the shunt is flowing or blocked.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
ShuntCheck device (transcutaneous thermal convection test)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a quick, non-invasive way to check if a shunt is working in patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage diagnostic study in asymptomatic patients only. The test may not be accurate enough for routine use or may not work in patients with symptoms.
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