Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 60

Evaluating cognitive impairment in moyamoya disease patients

Official title: Study on the Mechanism of Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Moyamoya Disease

Run by Beijing Tiantan Hospital · NCT06832839 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how moyamoya disease affects thinking skills and whether brain surgery can help improve them.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
Enrollment360 (estimated)
SponsorBeijing Tiantan Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, China)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 16, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 18, 2025
Trial IDNCT06832839 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 60 who have been diagnosed with moyamoya disease.

Probably not a fit

Patients with concurrent cerebrovascular conditions or those outside the age range of 18 to 60 may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the risk factors for cognitive decline in patients diagnosed with moyamoya disease. It will utilize advanced techniques such as high-density electroencephalography and multimodal magnetic resonance imaging to identify brain areas affected by cognitive damage. Additionally, the study will explore how cerebral revascularization impacts brain structure and functional networks, and its relationship with cognitive improvement. By understanding these mechanisms, the research seeks to provide insights into the cognitive challenges faced by these patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of cognitive impairment in moyamoya disease patients.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on cognitive impairment in cerebrovascular diseases, this specific approach focusing on moyamoya disease is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* The admission cerebral angiography (DSA) examination fulfills the diagnostic criteria for moyamoya disease.
* Please sign the informed consent form.
* Participants must be between 18 and 60 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with concurrent atherosclerosis, autoimmune diseases, meningitis, brain tumors, Down syndrome, craniocerebral trauma, prior radioactive head irradiation, or hyperthyroidism, which may result in secondary cerebrovascular lesions leading to symptoms associated with smoke syndrome.
* Individuals younger than 18 years or older than 60 years.
* Those with contraindications for magnetic resonance imaging.
* Patients who are unable to complete cognitive brain assessments

Where it's running

  • Beijing Tiantan Hospital
    Beijing, China, China
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.