Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: NACC 002: A Multicenter Prospective Natural History Study of Patients Presenting With Neurocysticercosis in North America
Brief Summary:
Background:
- Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is caused by tapeworms that infect people. NCC can lead to serious brain problems such as seizures, sevre headaches and difficulties with movements or sensation in the limbs. Researchers want to learn more about the different ways in which people in the United States present with this disease and how they respond to standard and newer treatments.
Objective:
- To learn about the different forms of NCC that occurs throughout North America and how patients with these forms respond to treatment.
Eligibility:
- Adults age 18 or older with NCC.
Design: