Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors for Hemorrhagic Stroke

Launched by STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO · May 20, 2008

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on understanding the risk factors that can lead to hemorrhagic stroke, which is a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain. Researchers want to explore both genetic (things we inherit from our parents) and environmental (influences from our surroundings) factors that might contribute to this condition. The study is currently active, but they are not looking for new participants at this time.

To be eligible for the study, participants must be at least 18 years old and have lived in the area for at least six months. They need to have had a specific type of bleeding in the brain without any other causes, like trauma or tumors. Participants will be asked to provide consent for an interview, some basic health measurements, and a blood sample to help researchers gather important information. This study aims to improve our understanding of hemorrhagic stroke, which could eventually help in preventing and treating this serious condition.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 18 or older
• • Resident (6 months or longer) within the recruitment center
• • Fulfillment of the criteria for spontaneous ICH
• • No evidence of trauma, brain tumor/metastases or infectious processes as a cause of the hemorrhage
• • Ability of the patient or legal representative to provide consent for an interview, blood pressure determinations and DNA sampling
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • N/A