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Formative Usability Assessment of Wireless Thermal Anisotropy Devices

Recruiting
Conditions
Hydrocephalus
Interventions
Device: Thermal Anisotropy
Registration Number
NCT06040697
Lead Sponsor
Rhaeos, Inc.
Brief Summary

Measurements of shunt flow will be performed non-invasively. This study will generate usability data via observed tasks and comprehension questions to enable future device design improvements.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
145
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Existing ventricular CSF shunt with a region of intact skin overlying the shunt catheter appropriate in size for application of the study device
  2. Signed informed consent by subject or a parent, legal guardian, health care agent, or surrogate decision maker (according to local statutes)
  3. Subject or caregiver can clearly communicate and document information in English
  4. Verbal assent by minors 12 years of age and older who can understand the study and communicate their decision
  5. Subject is at least 5 years old but not more than 80 years old
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Presence of an interfering open wound in the device application region
  2. Subject-reported history of adverse skin reactions to adhesives

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Usability Assessment CohortThermal AnisotropyNo interventions administered. Device usability assessment only.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Exploratory device usability feedback2 hours

Identification of usability risks \[unscored\]

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Rhaeos, Inc.

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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