Diagnostic Accuracy of ShuntCheck Compared to Radionuclide Shunt: Patency in Patients With Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NCT04309487)
Diagnostic Accuracy of ShuntCheck Compared With Radionuclide Shunt Patency Test to Detect Shunt Flow Obstruction in Patients With Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus - A Cross-sectional Analytic Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic accuracy of ShuntCheck compared with radionuclide shunt patency testing (SPS) to detect CSF shunt flow of NPH patients with suspected shunt obstruction.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of South Florida Department of Neurological Surgery and Brain Repair — Tampa, Florida
Age range: 40 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- ShuntCheck (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of South Florida Department of Neurological Surgery and Brain Repair — Tampa, Florida
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (813) 259-0904
Email: nabel@usf.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.