Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) Registry
1 other identifier
observational
343
1 country
28
Brief Summary
The overall aim of the registry is to develop a longitudinal, observational database that is focused on adult patients with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) that can be used as a source of clinical information for individual surgeons, as well as a national data repository for scientific inquiry and publications.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Oct 2004
Longer than P75 for all trials
28 active sites
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
October 1, 2004
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 4, 2005
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 6, 2005
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 1, 2008
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 1, 2008
CompletedFebruary 8, 2010
October 1, 2008
3.9 years
October 4, 2005
February 5, 2010
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Database to describe the population of patients with NPH presenting for treatment (assessed at baseline/no safety assessment)
End of trial
Secondary Outcomes (1)
To determine frequency of the various treatments for NPH and the outcomes of those treatment (assessed during surgery and at follow-up/no safety assessment)
End of trial
Eligibility Criteria
NPH patient who is a candidate for a shunt. Can not be under that age of 18, have a known contraindication for a shunt, or have an expected life span of less than 24 months.
You may qualify if:
- Patient meets the diagnosis criteria for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Patient is a candidate for a hydrocephalus shunt system, per the discretion of the investigator
- Patient or legal representative has signed an informed consent form. Competency to sign the consent form will be left up to the discretion of the investigator
You may not qualify if:
- Patient is under the age of 18 years
- Patient has a known contraindication for a shunt
- Patient has an expected life span of less than 24 months
- Patient has an unwillingness or inability to return for required follow-up visits
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Codman & Shurtlefflead
- American Association of Neurological Surgeonscollaborator
Study Sites (28)
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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Boulder, Colorado, United States
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Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Macon, Georgia, United States
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Boise, Idaho, United States
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Iowa City, Iowa, United States
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Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Camden, New Jersey, United States
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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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Youngstown, Ohio, United States
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Midwest City, Oklahoma, United States
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Medford, Oregon, United States
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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Abington, Pennsylvania, United States
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Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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Johnson, Pennsylvania, United States
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
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Dallas, Texas, United States
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Wichita Falls, Texas, United States
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Payson, Utah, United States
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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Richmond, Virginia, 23298-0449, United States
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La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
Related Links
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY CHAIR
Anthony Marmarou, Ph.D.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 4, 2005
First Posted
October 6, 2005
Study Start
October 1, 2004
Primary Completion
September 1, 2008
Study Completion
September 1, 2008
Last Updated
February 8, 2010
Record last verified: 2008-10