Status:

RECRUITING

Integrating Metabolism, Connectivity, and Mesoscale Imaging at Ultra-high Field to Decipher Mechanisms of Resilience and Neurodegeneration in Neurological Diseases and Healthy Aging

Lead Sponsor:

Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille

Conditions:

Multiple Sclerosis

Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Brief Summary

The MESO7 study is a prospective observational research project designed to investigate the mechanisms of resilience and neurodegeneration in neurological diseases and healthy aging. It leverages adva...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age:Female or male, aged 18 years or older.
  • Health Status: No uncontrolled general diseases, such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, liver failure, severe or untreated high blood pressure, or severe rhythm disorders. No chronic psychiatric illnesses, including severe dementia.
  • MRI Compatibility: No contraindications for MRI exams (e.g., claustrophobia, metal foreign bodies, pacemakers, severe kidney failure).
  • Social Security Coverage: Participants must have social security coverage.
  • Informed Consent: The participant must have read, understood, and signed the informed consent after being adequately informed about the study.
  • Specific Disease Criteria (For Disease Groups): Specific inclusion criteria apply to each pathology, such as MS (based on McDonald criteria), NMOSD (Wingerchuk 2015), Alzheimer's (meeting NINCDS-ADRDA criteria), etc.

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy: Pregnant women are excluded from the study.
  • Inability to Provide Informed Consent:
  • Any participant who refuses to sign the informed consent or is unable to do so due to mental or physical conditions.
  • Refusal of MRI: Individuals who refuse to undergo brain MRI.
  • Contraindications for MRI:Participants with contraindications for MRI exams, such as claustrophobia, metal foreign bodies, pacemakers, or severe kidney failure.
  • Medical Conditions: Known allergy to Dotarem (contrast agent) for neuroinflammatory patients. Individuals with severe renal insufficiency or other conditions that prevent MRI scanning.
  • Cognitive or Psychiatric Issues:
  • Chronic psychiatric conditions, including severe dementia or cognitive dysfunction that could hinder participation.
  • Legal or Institutional Restrictions:
  • Adults under legal protection (e.g., under guardianship or curatorship). Individuals deprived of their liberty.
  • Other Medical Conditions:
  • Individuals with neurological diseases such as ischemic accidents, brain trauma, or encephalitis.
  • Patients on treatments that would interfere with the study, as outlined for each disease.
  • Allergy to Contrast Agent:
  • Allergy to Dotarem for neuroinflammatory patients (MS, NMOSD, etc.).
  • Inability to Adhere to Protocol:
  • Participants who are unable or unwilling to comply with the study protocol.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 19 2025

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 18 2030

Estimated Enrollment :

700 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07202494

Start Date

May 19 2025

End Date

May 18 2030

Last Update

October 1 2025

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Chu Timone

Marseille, France