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Ultrasound (US) Guided External Ventricular Catheter Placement

United States10 participantsStarted 2026-04-01

Plain-language summary

To assess the accuracy the SOLOPASS® System US based in the placement of external ventricular drain into the cranial cavity. This study will aim at evaluating the proposed efficacy of the device in targeting the brain ventricles and decrease multiple brain passes, incorrect deployment and malfunctioning of the drain.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Decision made to perform the procedure by the primary consultant * Age 18 or older * Neuro ICU stay * Newly diagnosed hydrocephalus * Has a recent CT within the past 24 hrs * Normal platelets and coagulation profile * No active infection or currently on antibiotics * The targeted fluid compartment has more than 50 percent CSF vs blood by CT scan imaging Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 * Not in Neuro ICU setting * Previous placement of a ventricular catheter * More than 50 percent of the fluid compartment is filled with blood by CT scan * Time to include in the trial prohibited by clinical personnel

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?

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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

Average number of passes needed to place the catheter in each subject.

Timeframe: 0 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06253858

SponsorMilton S. Hershey Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-01

Contact for this trial

Sara Craig, MNR, BS

717-531-0003 scraig2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

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