Understanding small vessel disease in the brain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how small vessel disease in the brain affects your health over time, using MRI scans and other tests. It aims to better understand the disease and improve future diagnosis and care.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have signs of small vessel disease in your brain, seen on an MRI scan.
- You cannot have had a major stroke (other than small lacunar strokes), a brain bleed, a brain tumor, epilepsy, a severe head injury, or brain surgery.
- Your MRI changes cannot be caused by another condition like inflammation or toxic exposure.
- You must be able to have an MRI safely (no metal implants or devices that interfere).
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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