CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE

This study collects and stores blood and other biological samples from 500 people with rare blood vessel diseases of the brain and eye. The goal is to find new markers that can predict how the disease will progress or help identify new treatment targets. Participants must have a …

This study looks at how ketogenic diets impact heart health in adults with epilepsy. Researchers will measure cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, and artery thickness over 12 months. Participants are adults 18 or older already on a keto diet or starting the modified Atkins diet.…

This study is creating a large collection of blood samples and medical information from 72 people in Florida who have various brain blood vessel diseases, such as stroke or dementia. The goal is to build a resource that scientists can use in future research to better understand t…

This study looks at how brain aneurysms (weak spots in blood vessels) change over time. Researchers use high-resolution MRI scans and computer algorithms to find patterns that might predict if an aneurysm will get worse. The goal is to create a tool that helps doctors decide whic…

This long-term study follows thousands of Black and white adults in Baltimore to understand how race and income influence health as people age. Researchers collect health data, including heart and brain health, through exams and surveys over many years. The goal is to uncover why…

This study looks at heart and metabolic problems in people with biochemically silent pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (rare adrenal tumors that don't produce excess hormones). Researchers will measure blood pressure, heart function, and metabolic markers before and after surg…