
A New Treatment for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus?
Jan 5, 2023 · Yale Medicine neurosurgeon trials a novel treatment for a rare, age-related condition. Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) —a rare condition that causes cognitive …
Normal pressure hydrocephalus - Mayo Clinic
The Placebo-Controlled Efficacy in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH) Shunting (PENS) trial is an investigation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt surgery to study the shunt …
Lumbar drain trial outcomes of normal pressure hydrocephalus …
Jan 4, 2019 · Objective: A short-term lumbar drain (LD) trial is commonly used to assess the response of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) patients to CSF diversion. However, it …
Normal pressure hydrocephalus - UpToDate
NPH is associated with a classic triad of dementia, gait disturbance, and urinary incontinence. Because this clinical syndrome is potentially reversible by the placement of a …
Lumbar Drainage Trial | Pacific Adult Hydrocephalus Trial
Apr 1, 2020 · Learn how our lumbar drainage trial can help confirm the diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus & determine the benefit of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
Innovative medical trial for treatment of hydrocephalus to lead to ...
Sep 9, 2024 · A new, investigational device has been designed to make the procedure for draining the fluid buildup much easier and potentially safer for patients. VCU Health's NPH …
About PENS - PENS
Placebo-Controlled Efficacy in iNPH Shunting (PENS) is a trial interested in assessing the effectiveness of surgical cerebrospinal fluid shunting for idiopathic normal pressure …
Home | Stride Clinical Trial
The STRIDE clinical trial is studying the safety and effectiveness of the eShunt System compared to the VP shunt in people with NPH. The goal of this trial is to see if NPH symptoms, such as …
Efficacy in iNPH Shunting (PENS) Trial | National Institute of ...
Jul 25, 2022 · The Placebo-Controlled Efficacy in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH) Shunting (PENS) trial is a multi-center blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled design …
Discovering a new path to treating normal pressure hydrocephalus
Oct 3, 2024 · The symptoms of NPH can often be effectively treated with surgery, though the procedure is invasive and carries certain risks. Used for decades, the standard treatment for …