Scientists hunt for clues to tame Sturge-Weber syndrome
NCT ID NCT04717427
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows people with Sturge-Weber syndrome, a rare condition that can cause seizures, strokes, and brain damage. Researchers collect medical records, brain scans, and blood samples over time to spot patterns linked to worsening symptoms. The goal is to find biological markers that could lead to better treatments and future clinical trials.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could identify early warning signs of symptom flare-ups and point toward new treatment targets for Sturge-Weber syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and findings may take years to translate into clinical practice.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland, 21213, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60607, United States
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University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, United States
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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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