Dr. Robert Naftel, MD
Claim this profileMonroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
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Clinical Trials Robert Naftel, MD is currently running
Endoscopic Treatment vs. Shunt Surgery
for Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a potentially debilitating neurological condition that primarily affects babies under a year of age and has traditionally been treated by inserting a shunt between the brain and the abdomen. A newer endoscopic procedure offers hope of shunt- free treatment that may reduce complications over a child's life, but it is not clear if the endoscopic procedure results in similar intellectual outcome as shunt. Therefore, the investigators propose a randomized trial to compare intellectual outcome and brain structural integrity between these two treatments, to help families make the best treatment decision for their baby.
Recruiting
2 awards
Phase 3
4 criteria
Data Collection
for Pediatric Hydrocephalus
The Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN) has been established by philanthropic funding to conduct multi-institutional research (clinical trials and observational studies) on pediatric hydrocephalus. In addition to philanthropic funding, the HCRN has also received an NIH NINDS Challenge Grant to support the network infrastructure which allows for the conduct of this and other network studies. The HCRN consists of multiple Clinical Centers and the Data Coordinating Center (DCC). The HCRN Core Data Project will obtain data about all neurosurgical hydrocephalus events from the network Clinical Centers, and create a database to be used by HCRN investigators. The ongoing maintenance of the Core Data Project serves two main purposes: 1) it will help investigators understand the variability, progression, and current treatment practices for hydrocephalus in children, with an ultimate goal of better guiding and assessing therapeutic intervention and providing recommendations on patient care and, 2) it will provide pilot and descriptive data necessary for hypothesis generation and study design (i.e. preliminary power analyses, recruitment projections) for studies under development by the HCRN. This multi-institutional database will be maintained throughout the lifetime of the HCRN, and may be useful for tracking trends in pediatric hydrocephalus over time. The Core Data Project will be an invaluable resource to the HCRN and will help stimulate new research protocols, identify potential need for future expansion of the network to incorporate additional patient populations, and provide a descriptive understanding of children with hydrocephalus cared for within the network.
Recruiting
1 award
N/A
10 criteria
More about Robert Naftel, MD
Clinical Trial Related
5 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 2 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical Trials
Treatments Robert Naftel, MD has experience with
- Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy With Choroid Plexus Cauterization (ETV+CPC)
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
Breakdown of trials Robert Naftel, MD has run
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Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Robert Naftel, MD specialize in?
Robert Naftel, MD focuses on Hydrocephalus and other conditions. In particular, much of their work with Hydrocephalus has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Robert Naftel, MD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Robert Naftel, MD is currently recruiting for 2 clinical trials in Nashville Tennessee. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Robert Naftel, MD has studied deeply?
Yes, Robert Naftel, MD has studied treatments such as Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy with Choroid Plexus Cauterization (ETV+CPC), Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt.
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The office of Robert Naftel, MD is located at: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee 37232 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
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