Comparison of Programmable and Non-programmable CSF Shunts Among Adult Hydrocephalus Patients Wit… (NCT05534659) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparison of Programmable and Non-programmable CSF Shunts Among Adult Hydrocephalus Patients With Different Etiologies
325 participantsStarted 2017-01-01
Plain-language summary
Programmable valve (PV) has been shown as a solution to the high revision rate in pediatric hydrocephalus patients, but it remains controversial among adults. This study is to compare the overall revision rate, revision cause, and revision-free survival between PV and non-programmable valve (NPV) in adult patients with different hydrocephalus etiologies.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* received shunting operations at Chang Gung Medical Foundation, Linkou Branch from 2017/01/01\~2017/12/31
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who received index ventricular CSF shunt at other hospitals,
* Patients who received index ventricular CSF shunt before January 1st 2017,
* Patients who were younger than 18
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Initial Shunt revision rate
Timeframe: since the time of index operation until the initial revision or 2022/07/31
2
Total Shunt revision rate
Timeframe: since the time of index operation until the initial revision or 2022/07/31
3
The cause of shunt revision
Timeframe: since the time of index operation until the initial revision or 2022/07/31
4
Type of the revision operation
Timeframe: since the time of index operation until the initial revision or 2022/07/31
5
Revision-free survival
Timeframe: since the time of index operation until the initial revision or 2022/07/31