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NCT00652470 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
A Study Comparing Two Treatments for Infants With Hydrocephalus
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by The Hospital for Sick Children.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 182
- Enrollment target
NCT00652470 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by The Hospital for Sick Children. The registered enrollment target is 182 participants.
The verdict
NCT00652470, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by The Hospital for Sick Children.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 182 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to study whether infants with triventricular hydrocephalus (TVH) have a better long-term outcome at 5 years when they are treated with a new procedure, endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), than infants treated with the more traditional treatment, insertion of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
- PROCEDURE CSF Shunt Insertion
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 182 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-05-01 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00652470
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00652470 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 182 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is The Hospital for Sick Children, which has 23 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy is the first listed.
NCT00652470 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00652470 about?
NCT00652470 is a clinical study titled "A Study Comparing Two Treatments for Infants With Hydrocephalus". The purpose of this study is to study whether infants with triventricular hydrocephalus (TVH) have a better long-term outcome at 5 years when they are treated with a new procedure, endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), than infants treated with the more traditional treatment, insertion of a cerebr...
What is the current status of trial NCT00652470?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 182 participants. The study started on 2005-09. Estimated completion is 2018-05-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00652470?
The interventions under investigation include: Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (PROCEDURE), CSF Shunt Insertion (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00652470?
This trial is sponsored by The Hospital for Sick Children, which has 23 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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