Brain and nerve disease registry with optional fluid collection
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study collects extra fluid from a spinal tap to learn more about brain and nerve diseases. It may help find better treatments in the future.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your doctor suspects a disease affecting the brain or nerves that needs a spinal tap for diagnosis.
- You are willing to have an extra small amount of fluid taken during the spinal tap for research (about half a teaspoon).
- You must not decide to withdraw your consent after joining.
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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