NCT04471740 Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and Sleep Apnea
| NCT ID | NCT04471740 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Valencia |
| Condition | Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-07-02 |
| Primary Completion | 2029-03 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2020-07-02 with a primary completion date of 2029-03.
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Brief Summary
Normal-pressure hydrocephalus is associated with increases in the intracranial pressure during the night sleep. Sleep apnea also increases the intracranial pressure during the apneic spells. When patients are operated the distal part of the shunt is inserted inside the abdominal cavity, which pressure also increases during the sleep apnea episodes. this is particularly important considering that the recumbent position used to sleep further increases the intraabdominal pressure and that impairs the CSF drainage through the shunt system. The purpose of this study is to analyze the intracranial and intraabdominal pressures during the sleep, particularly during the sleep apnea episodes to see which shunt should be used, to which cavity should be drained (peritoneum or heart) and if correcting the sleep apnea has some positive result on the hydrocephalus symptoms.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical condition compatible with normal-pressure hydrocephalus Exclusion Criteria: * Cerebral vascular disease * Dementia not due to normal-pressure hydrocephalus * Parkinson's disease
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT04471740 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT04471740 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT04471740 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at vvanaclo@hotmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT04471740 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Valencia, Spain.
Who is sponsoring the NCT04471740 clinical trial?
NCT04471740 is sponsored by University of Valencia. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.