Plain-English translation of NCT00060541 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated ·
This is a research study run by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke that welcomes patients with brain, nerve, or spine conditions who are seeking care. You would receive your regular medical care as usual, and the doctors would also collect your medical information and possibly small tissue or blood samples to use for research purposes. This helps scientists learn more about conditions like brain tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and movement disorders.
Researchers need access to real patient information and biological samples to better understand how brain and nerve disorders develop and progress. By collecting this data during your normal care, scientists can study patterns and advance treatments without requiring extra appointments or procedures beyond what you'd already be receiving.
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You would receive standard medical care at the Surgical Neurology Branch, which may include office visits, blood tests, imaging scans, or other diagnostic procedures. Doctors would collect your medical records and test results as part of your regular care. If you agree to extra research, you might have a skin biopsy or provide saliva samples—these would be optional additional procedures. The study is ongoing, so you'd continue with your regular follow-up appointments while your information is kept in a research database for future studies.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
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