Development of a brain atlas for improved treatment of neurological conditions

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to create a physiological brain atlas that integrates clinical and physiological data with anatomical MRI locations. It focuses on patients undergoing stereotactic brain procedures for conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, OCD, Dystonia, Essential Tremor, and Epilepsy. By utilizing advanced MRI normalization algorithms, the atlas will help clinicians predict optimal treatment locations and improve patient outcomes through data analysis. The collected data will be stored securely in a HIPAA-compliant manner, ensuring patient confidentiality while facilitating research and clinical applications.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients who are recommended for Stereotactic Brain procedures
* Any patient who has agreed to undergo a Stereotactic Brain procedure
* Patients age under 6 -90 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who fail recommendation for Stereotactic Brain procedures
* Patients not consented for Stereotactic Brain procedures
* Patients outside the age range of 6 -90 years old
* Patients or legal guardians not able to provide informed consent

Where it's running

• Vanderbilt Univeristy
  Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Darioq j Englot, MD, Ph.D. — Vanderbilt University, Dept. Neurosurgery
• Study coordinator: Dario J Englot, MD, Ph.D.
• Email: dario.englot@vumc.org
• Phone: 615-322-7417

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.