Role of Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy Imanagement of Hydrocephalus in Pediatric Age Group; Clinical and Surgical Outcome

July 9, 2026 updated by: Ahmed Ismael Marzouk, Sohag University

Role of Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in Management of Hydrocephalus in Pediatric Age Group; Clinical and Surgical Outcome

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in cases of hydrocephalus provide less invasive and safe technique than ventriculoperitoneal Shunt also decrease complications of ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a minimally invasive neurosurgical procedure used to treat obstructive hydrocephalus in children. By creating an opening in the floor of the third ventricle, the surgeon establishes a new pathway for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to bypass the blockage and drain naturally, potentially eliminating the need for a traditional brain shunt.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

30

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Egypt
      • Sohag, Egypt
        • Sohag University
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • cases hydrocephalus diagnosed by CT or MRI.in pediatric age group up to 18 years
  • Both sex (males and females) will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • cases with hydrocephalus associated with csf infection or hemorrhage
  • Previously operated VP shunt or ETV .
  • Mult cystic hydrocephalus

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: Hydrocephalus in pediatric age group
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in cases with hydrocephalus in pediatric age group
Procedure: Fenestration of the floor of the third ventricle
Endoscopic third ventriculostomy of the third ventricle of the brain
Procedure: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy of the brain third ventricle
Surgeons insert a rigid endoscope through a small burr hole in the skull into the ventricular system. They use a catheter or laser to puncture a tiny, precise opening in the floor of the third ventricle
Procedure: Endoscopic third ventriculostomy
Surgeons insert a rigid endoscope through a small burr hole in the skull into the ventricular system. They use a catheter or laser to puncture a tiny, precise opening in the floor of the third ventricle

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in manifestation according to ETVSS endoscopic third ventriculostomy success score with assement of level of consciousness degree of papiledema and severity of headache
Time Frame: 6 month
ETVSS ETV success score is predictive tool used to estimate ETV success based on factors like age etiology previous shunt other pathologies The score is expressed as a number from 0 to 90 with assement of level of consciousness degree of papiledema and severity of headache Score 70 indicate an estimated 70 % chance of success
6 month

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sohag University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

July 12, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 14, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 24, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 1, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 9, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 10, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 10, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 9, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ETV in pediatric age group
  • Soh-Med-26-6-17MS (Registry Identifier: Ahmed Ismael Marzouk)

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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