Characterizing Patient Populations In The Adult Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (AHCRN)

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to establish and maintain a hydrocephalus patient event database for the Clinical CentersoftheAHCRN, a research network established to investigateclinicalmanagement of adult hydrocephalus.

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:

  • Able to provide informed consent

  • Age1 8years or older

  • Presents to the Clinical Site for surgical procedure for hydrocephalus. (e.g. Shunt placement, shunt removal, shunt replacement or repair, ELD)

  • Treated by a clinician who is part of an AHCRN clinical site

Exclusion Criteria:

  • There are no exclusion criteria for this protocol

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 08/28/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

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 Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Benjamin Elder, M.D., Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Benjamin Elder

elder.benjamin@mayo.edu

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Publications

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