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New treatment option for Moyamoya Disease
Official title Imaging in Moyamoya Disease - Study to Investigate Different Imaging Technologies for a Better Understanding of Various Imaging Techniques to Evaluate Cerebral Hemodynamics, Disease-activity and Possibly the Etiology in Moyamoya Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06330818
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Aim of this study is to improve patient care in Moyamoya Patients by improving Imaging technologies and aiming to identify factors involved in disease progression. Main tasks are: Analysis of CO2-triggered BOLD fMRI for analysis of cerebral hemodynamics in comparison to H2 15O PET/CT Analysis of longitudinal changes of contrast enhancement in vessel-wall imaging and correlation of disease activity with biosampling Definition of a standardized recommendation for pre- and postoperative imaging of Moyamoya patients
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients with suspicion of Moyamoya Disease
- Patients able to understand the study and to give their informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Cerebral vascular disease caused by atherosclerosis
- Vasculitis
- Contraindications to MRI
- Contraindications to PET/CT
- Pregnancy
- Inability to give informed consent
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients with suspicion of Moyamoya Disease
- Patients able to understand the study and to give their informed consent
- Cerebral vascular disease caused by atherosclerosis
- Vasculitis
- Contraindications to MRI
- Contraindications to PET/CT
- Pregnancy
- Inability to give informed consent
- Renal insufficiency
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.