Cotinine and aneurysm wall enhancement study
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how cotinine (a substance from tobacco) affects the walls of brain aneurysms seen on special MRI scans. It may help doctors understand smoking's impact on aneurysm risk.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old and male or unable to become pregnant
- You have a brain aneurysm diagnosed by CTA, MRA, or DSA and it can be treated with a catheter procedure
- You are willing to have a high-resolution MRI and follow all study procedures
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study
- You do not have other blood vessel conditions like AVM, Moyamoya, or dural AV fistula
- You can tolerate general anesthesia if needed and have no severe allergies to MRI contrast dye
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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