Evaluating cognitive impairment in moyamoya disease patients

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

Beijing Tiantan Hospital · NCT06832839

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

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment360 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
SponsorBeijing Tiantan Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Beijing, China)
Trial IDNCT06832839 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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

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

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

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Beijing, China

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Moyamoya Disease, Cognitive Impairment

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.