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Study for the development of new non-invasive methods for monitoring intracranial pressure using observation of the ocular retinal veins and optic disk.


Sponsor

Sir Charles gairdner Hospital

Enrollment

15 participants

Start Date

Apr 27, 2009

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

To try to develop a less risky method for measuring brain fluid pressure.


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 100 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study is developing a new, safer way to measure the pressure of the fluid around the brain (intracranial pressure). Currently, measuring this pressure requires a tube placed directly into the brain, which carries risks. Researchers are exploring whether looking at the veins and optic nerve at the back of the eye using a camera could give accurate readings instead, without any invasive procedures. You may be eligible if: - You are 18 years or older - You already have an intracranial pressure monitor in place as part of your treatment - You are conscious and able to give informed consent You may NOT be eligible if: - You cannot sit upright - You cannot tolerate eye drops that dilate the pupil (mydriatic drops) Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

Subjects who have invasive intracranial pressure monitors in place will have recordings of central retinal vein pulsation pressure by ophthalmodynomometry 4 times over 24 hours.

Subjects who have invasive intracranial pressure monitors in place will have recordings of central retinal vein pulsation pressure by ophthalmodynomometry 4 times over 24 hours.


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Australia

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