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This prospective study aimed to reveal the correlation between CSF biomarkers and clinical symptoms of iNPH and the predictive value of these biomarkers for tap test responsiveness.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Methods:<\/jats:bold> Thirty-nine patients with suspected iNPH were recruited, contributed qualified CSF, and underwent a tap test and unified pre- and post-test evaluations of the neurological function.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> The analysis of biomarkers from the patients\u2019 CSF showed decreased levels of tau and its phosphorylated form, especially in the tap test (+) group. The responsiveness of the tap test was also related to the number of combined symptoms (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.01), and a correlation was found between the end pressure or pressure difference in CSF and tap test responsiveness (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.05). The results of the binary logistic regression analysis showed that <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> (tap test responsiveness) = 1\/1 + e<jats:sup>\u2227<\/jats:sup> \u2212 (\u22125.505 + 55.314 * ratio of p\/<jats:italic>T<\/jats:italic>-tau \u2212 1.586 * numbers of combined symptoms). 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