HomeICPKitea Sensor for Home Monitoring of Brain Pressure in Hydrocephalus Patients

This study is focused on helping people with hydrocephalus, a condition where excess fluid accumulates in the brain, causing increased pressure. Many of these patients have shunts placed to help drain the fluid, but these shunts can sometimes fail, leading to repeated hospital visits. The goal is to see if monitoring brain pressure at home using a special device called the Kitea Sensor can reduce the need for hospitalizations. By allowing patients to keep track of their brain pressure, it might be possible to detect problems earlier and manage them more effectively. Participants in this study include both adults and children who need a shunt placed or revised. During their surgery, the Kitea Sensor is placed in the brain near the shunt. For three months after the surgery, participants will use the Kitea ICP System at home to check their brain pressure. This involves taking regular readings to monitor any changes in pressure. The study evaluates if this home monitoring can help manage hydrocephalus better and potentially reduce the number of hospital visits needed for shunt issues. Beyond the use of the Kitea Sensor, all other medical care will follow standard procedures.