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A Study to Develop a Horizontal Axial Movement Test for Use Before and After Shunt Treatments in Patients who have Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to develop a test for axial movements in the horizontal position, then determine if it improves after the diagnostic tap test and can be used as a prognostic indicator for shunt surgery.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Normal controls with no known or documented neurological disease 
  • Patents diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Neill Graff-Radford, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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