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NCT05703386 Imaging the Pathogenesis of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease

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NCT ID NCT05703386
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Johns Hopkins University
Condition Ischemic Stroke
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2022-11-08
Primary Completion 2027-03-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2022-11-08 with a primary completion date of 2027-03-31.

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Brief Summary

Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) can lead to vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID). The hallmark of CSVD is the appearance and progression of white matter hyperintensities (WMH) on MRI. The goal of this study it to recruit and follow individuals at risk for WMH progression and use serial MRI scanning to gain insights into the pathogenesis of CSVD.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical or radiographic evidence of ischemic stroke * One vascular risk factor (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or diabetes) * Evidence of cerebral small vessel disease on MRI Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to complete 3 research MRI scans over 1.25 years

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Sera Chase

✉ schase15@jh.edu

📞 410-502-5355

Principal Investigator

Richard Leigh, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Johns Hopkins University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05703386 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Ischemic Stroke. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05703386 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05703386 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at schase15@jh.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05703386 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Baltimore, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05703386 clinical trial?

NCT05703386 is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University. The principal investigator is Richard Leigh, MD at Johns Hopkins University. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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