The STRIDE clinical trial is studying the investigational eShunt® System—the only endovascular shunt and the first new treatment option developed for NPH since VP shunts were introduced more than 70 years ago. This marks an important moment in time for people with NPH who have a unique opportunity to help advance medical research for themselves and others.
The goal of the STRIDE clinical trial is to understand how
safe and effective the eShunt System is in people with NPH
The eShunt System is an investigational device and is not available for
sale within or outside the US.
The goal of the STRIDE clinical trial is to understand how safe and effective the eShunt System is in people with NPH.
The eShunt System is an investigational device and is not available for sale within or outside the US.
Traditional shunts—like the VP shunt—and the eShunt System work to drain the extra cerebrospinal fluidCerebrospinal fluid is a clear, colorless fluid that is found in the brain. It helps the brain by acting like a protective pillow and also provides nourishment and helps remove waste. (CSF) that builds up in the brain, but how they do it is different.
Traditional VP Shunts |
eShunt System |
|---|---|
| Traditional VP shunts have been effective in treating NPH. | The eShunt System is a new, investigational device designed to avoid certain challenges that may come with traditional VP shunts. |
| Traditional VP shunts are placed in the brain during open brain surgery. Incisions are made behind the ear and in the belly, and a small hole is drilled in the skull so a catheter can direct the extra CSF to be absorbed in the belly. | The eShunt System uses a minimally invasive, endovascular approach, meaning it goes inside the blood vessels with minimal damage to the body. The procedure to implant the eShunt device only requires a small incision in the leg. It is designed to mimic the way your body naturally drains CSF. |
Traditional VP shunts have been effective in treating NPH.
Traditional VP shunts are placed in the brain during open brain surgery. Incisions are made behind the ear and in the belly, and a small hole is drilled in the skull so a catheter can direct the extra CSF to be absorbed in the belly.
The eShunt System is a new, investigational device designed to avoid certain challenges that may come with traditional VP shunts.
The eShunt System uses a minimally invasive, endovascular approach, meaning it goes inside the blood vessels with minimal damage to the body. The procedure to implant the eShunt device only requires a small incision in the leg. It is designed to mirror the way your body naturally drains CSF.
Being part of a clinical trial is a personal choice. It's important to talk to a doctor and ask questions so you are well informed about the trial and understand the benefits and risks before making a decision.
