Moyamoya disease
MONDO:0016820Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare intracranial arteriopathy involving progressive stenosis of the cerebral vasculature located at the base of the brain causing transient ischemic attacks or strokes.
Also known as: idiopathic Moyamoya disease, progressive intracranial arterial occlusion, MYMY, Moyamoya disease, primary, Moyamoya disease, secondary
30 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 20 tagged with Moyamoya disease itself.
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Rare stroke causes no longer overlooked: new italian network aims to diagnose and understand mysterious brain diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study is creating a large network of hospitals across Italy to improve the diagnosis and understanding of rare cerebrovascular diseases (rCVDs), such as CADASIL, Fabry disease, and Moyamoya. Researchers will collect medical information and blood samples from 500 patients to …
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the brain to restore blood flow: a new hope for moyamoya patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether a mild electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS) can increase blood flow to the brain in people with Moyamoya disease or hardened brain arteries. Researchers will measure changes in blood flow using MRI and check if thinking skills improve. The study…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound method spots tiny brain vessels in stroke patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound technique called ultrasound localization microscopy (ULM) to see very small arteries in the brain. Researchers used it on 24 people who had a stroke or Moya Moya disease. The goal was to see if ULM could find more tiny arteries than standard MRI…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Moyamoya mystery: could anxiety and depression explain Post-Surgery pain?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 21 children, teens, and young adults who had surgery for Moyamoya disease, a rare brain vessel condition. Researchers used questionnaires to measure anxiety, depression, attachment, and quality of life in patients and their parents. The goal was to understand…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:41 UTC