Supporting Clinical Research for Brain Health and Memory
CTRC Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION · NIH-11169741
This core helps researchers gather important information from people with memory and movement disorders to better understand brain diseases.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11169741 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This core provides essential support for clinical research focused on conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. It helps researchers recruit and follow participants over many years, collecting detailed information about their health and brain function. By focusing on factors like brain inflammation, this core aims to build a comprehensive database that can lead to new discoveries. This long-term effort is crucial for advancing our understanding and finding better ways to help people with neurodegenerative diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Individuals aged 65 and older with mild cognitive impairment, mild Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, or those who are cognitively normal, may be candidates for studies supported by this core.
Not a fit: Patients not directly participating in the clinical studies supported by this core would not receive direct benefit from this specific infrastructure grant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core will accelerate the discovery of new insights and potential treatments for neurodegenerative diseases by providing a strong foundation for clinical studies.
How similar studies have performed: This core builds upon a successful first phase of participant recruitment and data collection, providing ongoing infrastructure for multiple research projects.
Where this research is happening
CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES
- CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION — CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BERNICK, CHARLES — CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
- Study coordinator: BERNICK, CHARLES
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.