Clinical Trial: Prevalence of Intracranial Aneurysm in Hong Kong Chinese

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Prevalence of Intracranial Aneurysm in Hong Kong Chinese

Brief Summary: Intracranial aneurysm (localized dilatation in weakened blood vessel wall) rupture is a catastrophic disease, with half of the victims died and many of the survivors disabled. There is currently no data in the literature for the Chinese population concerning the prevalence, characteristics (location and size) and risk of harboring an unruptured intracranial aneurysm. In this study, the investigators aim to study the population prevalence and characteristics (location and size) of intracranial aneurysm in Hong Kong Chinese, and its cost-effectiveness. The screening is carried out using magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), with a 3-T magnetic resonance system, which is a well-established non-invasive method for intracranial aneurysm detection.

Detailed Summary: As charted below.
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong

Current Primary Outcome: Intracranial aneurysm [ Time Frame: Three years ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Other intracranial pathologies [ Time Frame: Three years ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dates:
Date Received: February 26, 2010
Date Started: January 2010
Date Completion:
Last Updated: April 22, 2013
Last Verified: April 2013