Study on MRI to detect brain bleeding in superficial siderosis
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses a special MRI scan to look for signs of bleeding on the surface of the brain in people with superficial siderosis. It also compares these scans to those of healthy volunteers to improve detection and understanding of the condition.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of superficial siderosis (for the patient group) or you are a healthy volunteer without any neurological disorder (for the healthy group)
- You can read and speak English well enough to understand the study and give your consent
- You do not have metal implants, a pacemaker, or other reasons that would make an MRI unsafe (like pregnancy or severe claustrophobia)
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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