Study on Familial Cerebral Cavernous Malformations

Natural History of Familial Cerebral Cavernous Malformations: the CCM_Italia Cohort Study

Recruiting Observational Study
CCM Familial Cerebral Cavernous Malformation
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with familial cerebral cavernous malformations. Participants will be followed for two years and will have regular check-ups, MRIs, and questionnaires about their quality of life.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have familial cerebral cavernous malformations confirmed by genetic testing.
  • I do not have any symptoms, or I have had symptoms related to my condition.
  • I expect to live at least as long as the study lasts.
  • I can give written consent to participate.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a pacemaker or another device that prevents MRI scans.
  • I am already in another clinical study.
  • I am unable to follow study procedures.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic familial cerebral cavernous malformation (fCCM) will be included. The goal of this observational study is to learn about the long-term evolution of this condition. The subjects enrolled will be followed for two years and will undergo an annual neurological examination with the recording of clinical events, a brain MRI according to a dedicated protocol, an…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with familial cerebral cavernous malformations (FCCM), documented by mutations in the CCM1, CCM2, or CCM3 genes; * Asymptomatic patients or those with a history of clinical symptoms or events, such as intracerebral hemorrhage, stroke, permanent or transient focal defi…
Contacts

Silvia Lanfranconi, MD, Neurologist

+390255033802

silvia.lanfranconi@policlinico.mi.it

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