Scientists launch major effort to unlock secrets of rare brain disease CADASIL
NCT ID NCT05677880
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 660 adults with CADASIL, a genetic condition that causes strokes and dementia, for up to 5 years. Researchers will use brain scans, memory tests, and blood samples to track how the disease progresses from its earliest stages. The goal is to identify factors that influence disease onset and severity, which could help develop future treatments.
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 study could reveal early markers and risk factors for CADASIL, pointing toward ways to slow or predict the disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct therapy, and results may take years to translate into clinical practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Brown University
RECRUITINGProvidence, Rhode Island, 02912, United States
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Columbia University
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10027, United States
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Georgia State University Research Foundation
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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Loyola University
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60660, United States
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Oregon Health & Science University
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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University of California
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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University of California
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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University of Colorado
RECRUITINGDenver, Colorado, 80204, United States
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University of Texas
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78249, United States
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University of Texas Health Science Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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University of Utah
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
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University of Washington
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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