Join a USC Study on Vaping and E-Cigarette Use for Cigarette Smokers
The number of people who vape and use e-cigarettes has been increasing, particularly among young adults. We want to examine how factors associated with vaping and e-cigarette use, such as flavoring and nicotine level, effect people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
ENRICH: A Multi-center, Randomized, Clinical Trial Comparing Standard Medical Management to Early Surgical Hematoma Evacuation Using Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) in the Treatment of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH).
The ENRICH trial will compare the outcomes between early surgical intervention using the
BrainPath® Approach (i.e., MIPS) and a medically managed cohort. The integrated surgical
approach includes a combination of available technologies, including the FDA-cleared NICO
BrainPath® for non-disruptive access and NICO Myriad® to achieve the goal of maximum clot
evacuation. The medically managed cohort will be treated according the Clinical
Standardization Guidelines (CSG) as adapted by Emory University from the 2015 AHA/ASA
Guidelines for the Management of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Clinical efficacy
will be determined by demonstrating a 10% improvement in functional outcome, as determined
by a blinded-assessment of the 180-day utility-weighted modified Rankin Scale (mRS).
Data suggests improved mortality rates and potential functional benefits of surgical ICH
evacuation. The methodology proposed for this trial was tested in a preliminary series of 39
patients treated for supratentorial spontaneous ICH and retrospectively reviewed (Labib et
al.). These results were replicated in a single center retrospective series of 18 patients
(Bauer et al.). Despite positive results of both studies and the widely accepted benefit of
the BrainPath Approach (i.e., MIPS) for subcortical lesions, stronger evidence supporting
the use of these techniques in ICH is needed for the technique to become universally
validated.
Recruiting | Subcortical Intracerebral Hemorrhage | Site Unknown
CHLA Research Study on Neurovascular and Neurocognitive Consequences of Iron Deficiency Anemia
Anemia is a condition where the body is not making enough red blood cells to transport oxygen. The objective of this study is to learn how anemia may affect the oxygen delivery to the brain as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). By studying this, we hope to better identify people who may benefit from correction of their anemia by iron therapy.
Exploring Life Events Prior to Death by Suicide
<p>We are interested in creating better means of suicide prevention. One way to do this is by discussing suicide with those who have lost a loved one. If you are a survivor of loss, we want to hear the story of your loved one. We believe that by investigating the experiences of an individual prior to their death, we can better understand important risks that are often overlooked in current suicide prevention efforts. </p><p> This information may help to build better connections to prevent others from going through this loss. </p>
CHLA Research Study on Childhood Outcomes of Preterm Brain Abnormalities
<p>The purpose of this CHLA Research Study is to collect and compare information from your child's magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, neurological exam and neuropsychological assessments. We hope to find whether there is a specific pattern of brain changes associated with prematurity that will help with early screening, diagnosis, and treatment of brain injury in prematurely born children as well as identify a connection between MR imaging and neurodevelopmental outcomes.</p>
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