New method for treating communicating hydrocephalus using a CSF shunt.
Lumbo-venous CSF Shunt for Treatment of Communicating Hydrocephalus.
This study is testing a new, less invasive way to help people with communicating hydrocephalus by using a special device to drain fluid from the brain directly into a vein, which could lead to fewer problems than current treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Conway Medical LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10921427 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a novel approach to treating communicating hydrocephalus and related conditions by developing a new type of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion system. The proposed method involves using a minimally invasive technique to place a shunt catheter that diverts CSF from the brain to the internal jugular vein, potentially reducing complications associated with traditional shunt systems. The research aims to address high revision and infection rates seen with existing shunt technologies. Patients will be monitored for outcomes related to the effectiveness and safety of this new approach.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with communicating hydrocephalus, normal pressure hydrocephalus, or idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to cerebrospinal fluid management or those who have contraindications for the proposed procedure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective treatment options for patients suffering from communicating hydrocephalus.
How similar studies have performed: Early studies of similar minimally invasive CSF diversion techniques have shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- Conway Medical LLC — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brinjikji, Waleed — Conway Medical LLC
- Study coordinator: Brinjikji, Waleed
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.