New method for treating communicating hydrocephalus using a CSF shunt.
Official title: Lumbo-venous CSF Shunt for Treatment of Communicating Hydrocephalus.
Funded at Conway Medical LLC · NIH-10921427 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Conway Medical LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $492,983 |
| NIH project number | 1R41NS135749-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10921427 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with communicating hydrocephalus, normal pressure hydrocephalus, or idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to cerebrospinal fluid management or those who have contraindications for the proposed procedure may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Conway Medical LLC
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brinjikji, Waleed — Conway Medical LLC
- Study coordinator: Brinjikji, Waleed
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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.