Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors for Hemorrhagic Stroke-GERFHS III

Plain-language summary

This observational study investigates the genetic and environmental risk factors that lead to hemorrhagic stroke, i.e. spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. It enrolled adults aged 18 or older living near the University of Cincinnati who were diagnosed with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. No drug intervention is given; the study has no assigned phase and is currently active but not recruiting.

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Trial details

Phase

N/A

Status

Active, not recruiting

Sponsor

University of Cincinnati

Start date

7/1/2008

Estimated completion

6/1/2025

Countries

United States

Related genes

Locations

• Cincinnati, United States

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or older
* Resident (6 months or longer) within 100 miles of University of Cincinnati.
* Fulfillment of the criteria for spontaneous ICH
* No evidence of trauma, brain tumor/metastases, hemorrhagic transformation of ischemic stroke or infectious processes as a cause of the hemorrhage.
* Ability of the patient or legal representative to provide consent for an interview, blood pressure determinations and DNA sampling.

Exclusion Criteria:

* N/A