Longitudinal study on brain health and risk factors for neurological diseases

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 observational study aims to create a large cohort of individuals diagnosed with or at high risk for brain diseases, including stroke and dementia. Participants will complete the Neuro-QoL questionnaire to assess various aspects of their health and well-being. The study will gather data through medical records, questionnaires, and follow-up interviews to identify risk factors for neurological and psychiatric disorders over time. Ultimately, the goal is to develop scientifically validated strategies to promote and preserve brain health.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult ≥ 18 years of age
2. Fulfilling criteria for membership in one of these three groups:

   * Red group: established diagnosis of one or more neurological and/or psychiatric conditions
   * Yellow group: high-risk to develop one or more neurological and/or psychiatric conditions

     1. family history (first degree relative) one or more neurological and/or psychiatric conditions
     2. examination, imaging or laboratory findings consistent with pre-symptomatic stages of one or more neurological and/or psychiatric disorders
   * Green group: not meeting criteria for Red or Yellow groups, but interested in longitudinal research on maintenance and/or improvement of brain health
3. Subject provides informed consent by signing and dating the written informed consent form
4. Subject is willing to answer health questionnaires and be followed longitudinally

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where it's running

• Chinese University of Hong Kong
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Thomas Wai Hong LEUNG, FRCP — Division of Neurology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Study coordinator: Thomas Wai Hong LEUNG, FRCP
• Email: drtleung@cuhk.edu.hk
• Phone: 852-35053593

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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.