BRAIN DISEASE

This study aims to learn more about how infections and inflammation damage the brain and nervous system. Researchers will observe up to 1,000 people, including children, who have or are suspected of having these conditions. The goal is to gather detailed information to help devel…

This study aims to understand how Parkinson's disease progresses differently in people depending on whether it starts in the brain or the body. Researchers will follow 150 patients for five years, tracking their walking, balance, thinking skills, and biological markers. The goal …

This study aims to deeply understand stroke by observing thousands of patients over time. It will collect detailed medical information and scan results to see how stroke changes the brain and body. The goal is to gather knowledge that will help scientists design better future tre…

This study aims to understand how stroke recovery is affected by the intensity of rehabilitation therapy. It will follow 213 adults recovering from a stroke to see if having more therapy sessions each day leads to better functional recovery after six months. Researchers will also…

This study aims to better understand how deep brain stimulation (DBS) affects movement, speech, and swallowing in people with movement disorders. Researchers will recruit 60 patients who already have DBS implants to perform tasks with the stimulation turned on and off. The goal i…

This study aims to understand how social and lifestyle factors—like education, income, and where you live—affect a person's thinking skills and recovery after a stroke. Researchers will conduct a 45-minute phone interview with 450 adults who have had a stroke, asking about their …