Longitudinal Measurements of Flow in Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts With a Wireless Thermal Anisotropy Measurement Device
Rhaeos, Inc.
Summary
This study evaluates the performance of a device for non-invasively assessing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt flow. Patients with an existing implanted shunt will wear the device to acquire longitudinal data.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 5–80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. At least one existing ventricular CSF shunt (functional or non-functional, including "virtual off" and ligated, orphaned, abandoned, tied-off, or fractured distal catheters) 2. Region(s) of intact skin overlying at least one unambiguously identifiable chronically indwelling ventricular shunt which crosses the clavicle and is appropriate in size for application of the study device 3. Available for remote and in-person follow-up during the 30-day measurement period (for subjects using the study device at home) 4. Subject is expected to remain in an inpatient setting for s…
Interventions
- DeviceThermal Anisotropy Measurement Device
The study device is a non-invasive sensor that is placed on the study subject's skin overlying an existing implanted CSF shunt. It uses an integrated thermal actuator and temperature sensors to assess shunt flow.
Locations (4)
- Tampa Marriott Water StreetTampa, Florida
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, Illinois
- MATTERChicago, Illinois
- Northwest Special Recreation AssociationRolling Meadows, Illinois