Neck lymphatic surgery for multiple system atrophy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new surgery that connects lymphatic vessels to veins in the neck, which may help improve symptoms of multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare brain disorder that affects movement and balance. The goal is to see if this surgery is safe and effective, and it might offer a new way to slow the disease progression.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with multiple system atrophy (MSA) by a doctor using standard criteria.
- You are between 40 and 70 years old.
- Your symptoms are not too advanced — you can still walk on your own or with some help (score of 3 or less on a disability scale).
- You are healthy enough to have surgery — no serious heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease, or active cancer.
- You can have an MRI, blood tests, and complete questionnaires.
- You are willing to join and sign a consent form.
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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