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Improving Infant Hydrocephalus Outcomes in Uganda
NCT03650101 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Neonatal postinfectious hydrocephalus (PIH) is a major public health problem in East Africa.The standard treatment has long been placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) but these devices require life-long maintenance and nearly all fail multiple times. Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) with Choroid Plexus Cauterization (ETV/CPC) is an alternate treatment to give patients a shunt-free life. In this study, the investigators aim to optimize the metrics of evaluation as quantitative prognostic indicators of treatment response and long term outcomes.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE ETV/CPC
Study Locations (3)
Pennsylvania
- Penn State University — University Park
Ontario
- The Hospital for Sick Children — Toronto
Other
- Cure Children's Hospital of Uganda — Mbale
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 400 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-05-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-12 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03650101
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03650101 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 400 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Boston Children's Hospital, which has 752 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Hydrocephalus appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which ETV/CPC is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03650101 reports 3 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Pennsylvania, Ontario, Other. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03650101 about?
NCT03650101 is a clinical study titled "Improving Infant Hydrocephalus Outcomes in Uganda". Neonatal postinfectious hydrocephalus (PIH) is a major public health problem in East Africa.The standard treatment has long been placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) but these devices require life-long maintenance and nearly all fail multiple times. Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) ...
What is the current status of trial NCT03650101?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. The enrollment target is 400 participants. The study started on 2021-05-05. Estimated completion is 2027-12.
What conditions does trial NCT03650101 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Hydrocephalus. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03650101?
The interventions under investigation include: ETV/CPC (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03650101?
This trial is sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital, which has 752 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03650101 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Pennsylvania, Ontario. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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