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Non-invasive Epicutaneous Transfontanel Intracranial Pressure Monitoring in Children Under the Age of One: a Novel Technique

10 participantsStarted 2015-01

Plain-language summary

Investigators compare the ICP of two standard Spiegelberg ICP-probes in children, which underwent an operation due to craniosynostosis.

Who can participate

Age range1 Day – 15 Months

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Child with open fontanel Need of ICP monitoring Exclusion Criteria: closed fontanel No Need of ICP monitoring

What they're measuring

Comparison of ICP values (mmHg), intracranial pressure obtained invasive and noninvasive in mmHg will be compared. Either there is a significant difference or not. The data will be collected hourly. Device: Spiegelberg ICP Probe.

Timeframe: 24 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02775669

SponsorUniversity Clinic Frankfurt

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2017-04

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