Evaluating statins for treating Moyamoya disease

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 study investigates the effectiveness of statins in treating Moyamoya disease using multimodal magnetic resonance imaging. It involves patients who have been diagnosed with the condition and are receiving either revascularization or conservative management. The study aims to assess the impact of statin therapy on disease progression and patient outcomes through imaging follow-ups.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. The imaging examination meets the diagnostic criteria for moyamoya disease;
2. Sign the informed consent form;
3. Age ≥18 years old;
4. Baseline mRS score ≤2 points;
5. The patient receives revascularization/conservative treatment;
6. There is at least 1 imaging follow-up result.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with atherosclerosis, autoimmune diseases, meningitis, Down syndrome, cranial trauma, or those who have undergone radioactive head irradiation, as these conditions may lead to secondary cerebrovascular disease and contribute to the development of Moyamoya syndrome;
2. Individuals under the age of 18;
3. Participants who refuse to take part in this study;
4. Pregnant patients;
5. Those with concurrent intracranial aneurysms, cerebrovascular malformations, brain tumors, or hydrocephalus;
6. A history of stroke occurring more than three months prior to the diagnosis of Moyamoya disease;
7. Individuals with a history of coronary heart disease or previous cardiovascular and cerebrovascular surgical interventions, including cerebral revascularization, intracranial artery stent implantation, carotid artery stenting, endarterectomy, coronary artery bypass grafting, or coronary stent implantation;
8. Allergies to contrast media;
9. Patients with missing imaging data or whose image quality cannot be analyzed;
10. Individuals who refuse or are unable to undergo imaging follow-up;
11. Patients receiving other types of lipid-lowering drug treatments.

Where it's running

• Beijing Tiantan Hospital
  Beijing, China, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Qian Zhang
• Email: zhangqianchina@yahoo.com
• Phone: 8613120012579

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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.