7 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
The goal of this study is to study the incidence of post-operative Transient Neurologic Events (TNEs) within 30 days postoperatively, as assessed by clinical neurological scales, binned by week. Collect data on all interventions and assessments performed during the recovery post surgery up to 30 days, to understand what factors might cause Transient Neurologic Events (TNEs) and determine how these can be reduced in Moyamoya subjects post surgery.
The goal of this work is to use advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods to assess brain blood flow and vascular function in adults with moyamoya disease (MMD). MMD is a condition characterized by narrowing or obstruction of major arteries in the brain and people with MMD have a high risk of stroke. Study participants will be enrolled from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Hospital and will undergo up to two MRI scans where measurements of cerebrovascular reserve are performed using inhaled room air mixed with 5% carbon dioxide. Scans will be performed before and after surgeries to treat MMD, all surgeries are clinically indicated and are not research procedures. To further understand how surgeries impact brain health, we will also perform neurological exams and cognitive testing at approximately the same time as the imaging scans. The overall goal is to incorporate advanced imaging and cognitive assessments to understand how surgeries improve brain health in these patients, and furthermore, to use this information to develop improved screening tools for stroke risk and decisions about surgery.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether SMDS patients treated with NR at the proposed dose exhibit decreased glucose uptake in the aorta, to determine if NR treatment results in measurable changes of blood NAD+ and NR levels, to determine if aortic measurements are stable after treatment with NR and to evaluate the safety and tolerability of NR in SMDS patients.
Quantifying Collateral Perfusion in Cerebrovascular Disease-Moyamoya disease and stroke patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if people with moyamoya disease who have insufficient blood flow are at a higher risk for stroke.
This study is being done to examine whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) will increase cerebral blood flow which may provide a clinical benefit such as improving cognitive impairment.
The purpose of this study is to create a state-wide biorepository and resource center for cerebrovascular diseases in Florida, which will include collecting medical history information and blood from subjects affected by cerebrovascular disease. The information and blood samples collected may be used in future research for the study of cerebrovascular disease and to learn about, prevent or treat other health problems.