Status:
COMPLETED
Study of Ultrasound of the Eye for Children With Suspected Shunt Failure
Lead Sponsor:
Oregon Health and Science University
Conditions:
Hydrocephalus
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-18 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to determine whether an ultrasound of the eye can be used as a radiation-free alternative to X-ray to identify children with risk of shunt failure in the Emergency Departme...
Detailed Description
Children (6 months to 18 years old) with ventriculoperitoneal shunts presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with signs and symptoms of shunt failure will be recruited through their parent/legal g...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 6 months to 18 years with VPS
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Mental status changes
Exclusion
- Elevated intra-ocular pressure or known globe injury
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00743457
Start Date
August 1 2008
End Date
March 1 2009
Last Update
October 15 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239-3098