NINDS Common Data Elements

NINDS Common Data Elements (CDEs) are standardized terms, definitions, and data formats used across neurological research and clinical trials. They help researchers and healthcare providers collect, share, and compare information consistently, ensuring that data from different studies can be integrated and understood universally. This consistency improves the quality of research, accelerates discoveries, and supports better patient care by providing clear, common benchmarks for describing symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes related to neurological conditions.