Determinants of Incident Stroke Cognitive Outcomes and Vascular Effects on Recovery (DISCOVERY)

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to to explain the mechanisms of brain resilience and susceptibility to post-stroke cognitive impairment and dementia (PSCID) in diverse U.S. populations based on the complex interplay among vascular risk factors, pre-existing disease burden, acute stroke lesion location, and genomic and epigenomic variations.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 18 years old.
  • Admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of AIS, ICH, or aSAH.
  • Radiographic confirmatory evidence of:
    • AIS;
    • Non-traumatic ICH; or
    • Non-traumatic acute aSAH.
  • Able to be enrolled within 6 weeks of stroke onset.
  • Able to provide informed consent by self or via proxy.
  • Fluent in English or Spanish prior to stroke onset.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Documented history of pre-stroke dementia or fails dementia prescreen.
  • Concurrent enrollment into a study that is not approved under the DISCOVERY Co-Enrollment Policy.
  • Unable to complete study protocol (advanced directives such as comfort measures only, or inability to complete the study due to severe medical/behavioral co-morbidities), as determined by physician investigator during screening process.

ADDITIONAL TIER 2+ EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

  • Contraindication to MRI ADDITIONAL TIER 3 EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Women who are pregnant, seeking to become pregnant, or breast feeding.
  • History of risk factors for torsade de pointes or taking medications known to prolong QT interval.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Michelle Lin, M.D., M.P.H.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Meredith McDonald

(904) 953-2903

Mcdonald.Meredith@mayo.edu

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Publications

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