Clinical trials: Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Major Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant Depression
Antidepressant Effects of TS-161 in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common, chronic mental illness. It can take weeks to months for antidepressants to work. Researchers want to test a new drug that might act more rapidly.
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant Depression, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT04821271
- Testing
- TS-161
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Phosphorous Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Heart
Heart needs constant supply of energy to continue working. Phosphorus magnetic resonance spectroscopy allows us to measure energy produced in the heart.
- Trial name
- NCT01110395
- Testing
- MR Spectroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Bipolar Disorder
Oral Uridine for Treatment of Bipolar Depression in Adolescents
The purpose of the study is to see if the investigational medication uridine reduces depression symptoms in adolescents with bipolar disorder. Uridine is a naturally occurring chemical that is made by the human liver.
- Trial name
- NCT00841269
- Testing
- Uridine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Infections, Fungal
To Determine The Amount Of Voriconazole In The Brain After 2 Loading Doses And 3 Maintenance Doses Over 3 Days
To determine the amount of voriconazole in the brain after 2 loading doses and 3 maintenance doses over 3 days and compare it to the amount of voriconazole in the plasma.
- Trial name
- NCT00300677
- Testing
- voriconazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Bipolar Depression
Bipolar Depression Before and After Lamotrigine Treatment
This study compared glutamate and other neurometabolites measured by proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) in bipolar I and II patients currently depressed with age-matched healthy controls.
- Trial name
- 1HMRS-BP (NCT01042496)
- Testing
- Lamotrigine, 1H-MR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Obesity, Overweight
Effect of Caloric Restriction on Fat Oxidation in Obese Men and Women (Magellan II)
The purpose of this study is to better understand the different ways our bodies burn fat which may be important for obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Metabolic Diseases
- Trial name
- MagellanII (NCT01616082)
- Testing
- Low Calorie Diet (LCD), Phentermine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Cocaine Dependence
Pharmaco-Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) Study of Clavulanic Acid
A dose-escalation study to determine the optimum dose of Clavulanic Acid (CLAV) for effects on craving and efficacy.
- Trial name
- NCT04411914
- Testing
- Clavulanic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Temple University
Bipolar Depression
Exploring the Effects of Coenzyme Q10 on Bioenergetics Metabolism in Geriatric Bipolar Depression
The investigators propose to study and compare measures of brain energy metabolism in geriatric bipolar individuals and healthy older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01390389
- Testing
- Coenzyme Q10
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mclean Hospital
Bipolar Depression
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of Lisdexamfetamine for Bipolar Depression
There have been reports that stimulants may be effective for bipolar depression without triggering mania. This study will examine whether lisdexamfetamine can improve depressive symptoms over the course of eight weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT01051440
- Testing
- Lisdexamfetamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston, Inc.
Parkinson Disease
Ubiquinol in Parkinson's Disease: Safety, Tolerability, and Effects Upon Oxidative Damage and Mitochondrial Biomarkers
The purpose of this study is to find out whether ubiquinol is well tolerated, can affect the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease and change the energy levels in the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT03061513
- Testing
- Ubiquinol
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Malignant Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Central Nervous System
Hyperpolarized Carbon C 13 Pyruvate Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging in Detecting Lactate and Bicarbonate in Participants With Central Nervous System Tumors
This early phase I trial studies how well hyperpolarized carbon C 13 pyruvate magnetic resonance imaging works in detecting lactate and bicarbonate in participants with central nervous system tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT03565367
- Testing
- Gadolinium, Hyperpolarized Carbon C 13 Pyruvate, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Daniel M. Spielman
Glioblastoma Multiforme, Glioblastoma - Category
Border Zone Stereotactic Radiosurgery With Bevacizumab in Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme
This is a phase II study on the usage of stereotactic Gamma Knife radiosurgery as a boost to the tumor bed border zone in conjunction with the usage of bevacizumab.
- Trial name
- NCT02120287
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS), Border Zone Stereotactic Radiosurgery (BZ-SRS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Ajay Niranjan
Major Depressive Disorder
Creatine Treatment for Female Adolescents With Depression Who Are Non-Responders to Fluoxetine or Escitalopram
The purpose of this study is to see if creatine, which is a naturally occurring chemical in the body, is effective for treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in female teenagers.
- Trial name
- NCT00851006
- Testing
- Creatine Monohydrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Alzheimer's Disease
Effects of Memantine on Magnetic Resonance (MR) Spectroscopy in Subjects at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
Recent data show that marked cell damage precedes the clinical manifestation of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Hence, targeting populations at risk with pharmacological interventions is a possible strategy to lessen the burden of the…
- Trial name
- NCT00933608
- Testing
- memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder
Study of Paroxetine and Fluconazole for the Treatment of HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder
The purpose of this study is to see if paroxetine and fluconazole are safe and effective as a treatment for problems with memory, concentration, thinking, and judgment in people who are infected with HIV.
- Trial name
- ParaFlu (NCT01354314)
- Testing
- Fluconazole, Paroxetine, Paroxetine and Fluconazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Muscle Cramp, Ache
7T Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Skeletal Muscle Biopsy Findings in Statin Associated Adverse Muscle Events
Over 40 million Americans take statins to reduce their risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Unfortunately, 10 to 20% stop taking them due to statin-associated muscle symptoms (e.g.
- Conditions
- Muscle Cramp, Ache, Weakness, Muscle, Statin Adverse Reaction
- Trial name
- NCT04507373
- Testing
- Simvastatin 40mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
ADHD
A Novel fNIRS Neurofeedback Intervention for Enhancement of Working Memory in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The proposed study is to test and validate a novel intervention that integrates computerized cognitive training with real-time neuromonitoring and neurofeedback to enhance working memory by probing the individualized neural…
- Trial name
- NCT04002167
- Testing
- Neurofeedback, Cognitive training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Alzheimer Disease
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study of Memantine in Alzheimer's Disease
We are studying subjects with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease who have been on a stable dose of any cholinesterase inhibitor [donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), or galantamine (Razadyne)] for at least 3 months, and…
- Trial name
- NCT00551161
- Testing
- memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Brain Diseases, Metabolic, Inborn, Urea Cycle Disorder
Neurologic Injuries in Adults With Urea Cycle Disorders
Urea cycle disorders (UCDs) are a group of rare inherited metabolism disorders. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how UCD-related neurologic injuries affect adults with one of the most common types of UCD.
- Conditions
- Brain Diseases, Metabolic, Inborn, Urea Cycle Disorder, Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT00472732
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andrea Gropman
Gulf War Syndrome
Assessing Neuroinflammation in GWI Using MRS
The primary aim of this study is to determine if Gulf War Illness (GWI) likely involves neuroinflammation. The investigators hypothesize that GWI involves neuroinflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT04638998
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging, Blood draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham