BRAIN DISEASE

This study aims to better understand stroke by creating a large registry of patients and tracking the natural course of the disease. It will enroll 4,000 adults who have had or are at risk for a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA). The research involves collecting data from standard medi…

This study aims to better understand Parkinson's disease by comparing two proposed types: 'brain-first' and 'body-first.' Researchers will follow 150 patients for five years, tracking changes in walking, balance, thinking, and specific blood markers. The goal is to gather knowled…

This study aims to learn more about how infections and inflammation damage the brain and nervous system over time. Researchers will observe up to 1,000 participants, including children as young as 2, who have or are suspected of having these conditions. The goal is to collect det…

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 …