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Prospective quantitative kinematic assessment of patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus
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The purpose of this research is to better understand balance and walking in patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus. Balance and walking problems in patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus do not respond well to the typical medication treatments. This research study uses small wearable devices that attach to your clothing and can measure your body’s location while performing walking and balance tests.
Male or Female
18 years and over
Inclusion Criteria:
People who are suspected of having Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) and scheduled to have inpatient admission for a trial lumbar drain
Exclusion Criteria:
• People who have dementia of sufficient severity to impair their ability to make health-care decisions
• People who have other types of Parkinson's Disease
• People who are unable to stand without help
Brain & Nervous System
Normal pressure hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Balance, Incontinence, Dementia
Thomas Lisko - tlisko@umn.edu
Robert McGovern, MD
STUDY00010297