Clinical trials: Magnetism
Major Depression, Treatment
fMRI Study of Treatment Changes in Major Depression
The overall purposes of this research are to determine if Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has the same healing effect on the brain for people with depression as traditional antidepressants do, and in comparison to healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT01027559
- Testing
- Sertraline, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cervical Cancer
Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Radiation Therapy and Cisplatin in Patients With Stage I, Stage II, Stage III, or Stage IV Cervical Cancer
Rationale: Computer systems that allow doctors to create a 3 dimensional (3-D) picture of the tumor may help in planning radiation therapy and may result in more tumor cells being killed.
- Trial name
- NCT01016561
- Testing
- intracavitary balloon brachytherapy, external beam radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Brain Tumor
Pilot Study Effect of Sulfasalazine on Glutamate Levels by(Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy)MRS in Patients With Glioma
The main purpose of this part of the study is to determine the Central Nervous System bioavailability of sulfasalazine.
- Trial name
- NCT01577966
- Testing
- Sulfasalazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Heart Transplantation
Quantification of Intramyocardial Lipid by Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Accumulation of triglycerides in heart tissue has been associated with changes in left ventricular function which can lead to heart failure.
- Trial name
- MRS (NCT00469911)
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Ex vivo heart biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Endometriosis
Quinagolide Vaginal Ring on Lesion Reduction Assessed by MRI in Women With Endometriosis/Adenomyosis
This will be a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, proof-of-mechanism phase 2 trial investigating the effect of quinagolide extended-release vaginal ring on reduction of lesions assessed by high-resolution magnetic…
- Trial name
- QLARITY (NCT03749109)
- Testing
- Quinagolide 1080 µg
- Where
- 11 sites in Denmark, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Multiple Myeloma
Comparison of F-18 FDG and C-11 Acetate PET in Multiple Myeloma
Investigators are doing this study to determine which of four imaging techniques: Fludeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography (18 FDG PET) computerized tomography (CT), 18 FDG PET Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), C-11 acetate…
- Trial name
- NCT03262389
- Testing
- Fludeoxyglucose PET CT, Sodium Acetate C11 PET CT, Fludeoxyglucose PET MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Michael C Roarke, MD
Prostate Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction
Transpelvic Magnetic Stimulation to Improve Urogenital Function
After recruitment, 20 male patients will be assigned 1:1 to either age-matched control (G1: sham) or age-matched intervention (G2: pelvic magnetic stimulation; TPMS) groups using computer-generated process, and baseline…
- Trial name
- NCT04488068
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
MRI Scans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Registry of Patients for MRI With Non-MRI Conditional Pacemakers and ICD Non-MRI Conditional Pacemakers and ICD
The purpose of the registry is to accumulate pre-and post-scan device interrogation data for the purpose of determining the risk of MRI for patients with implantable devices.
- Conditions
- MRI Scans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Pacemaker, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
- Trial name
- NCT02318550
- Testing
- MRI Scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 262 people
- Sponsor
- Lancaster General Hospital
Adverse Effect of MRI on an Implanted Pacemaker Lead, Adverse Effect of MRI on an Implanted Pacemaker
Safety and Efficacy of the Accent Magnetic Resonance Imaging™ (MRI) Pacemaker and Tendril MRI™ Lead
The MRI Study is a prospective, multi-center, clinical study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Accent MRI™ System in a patient population indicated for implant of a pacemaker within and outside of the MRI…
- Trial name
- NCT01576016
- Testing
- Accent MRI system (lead safety), Accent MRI system (with MRI scan)
- Where
- 70 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 950 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Epilepsy
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Epilepsy
The goal of the present clinical trial is to determine whether low frequency (0.5 Hz) rTMS can induce long term depression in epileptogenic cortex and thus suppress cortical excitability at the epileptic focus.
- Trial name
- TMS (NCT02757547)
- Testing
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation - Active Arm
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Electrical Geodesics, Inc.
Renal Dysfunction
Evaluation of Gadoterate in Patients With Renal Dysfunction
This study is for individuals with decreased kidney function whose doctor has ordered Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Because kidney function is decreased, these patients usually do not receive the intravenous contrast material…
- Trial name
- NCT02382380
- Testing
- Gadoterate, No Gadoterate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
Normal Behavioral Patterns
Modulating the Hippocampal and Striatal Memory Networks With rTMS
Background: People have 2 memory systems. One helps them learn skills and the other helps them learn facts. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) uses electric currents to activate brain cells.
- Trial name
- NCT03994120
- Testing
- RTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
No Condition, Focus is Neural Effects of Mindfulness Training on Attention
Neural Effects of Mindfulness Training on Attention
The purpose of this study is to examine behavioral and neural changes resulting from Mindfulness Meditation Training (MMT), and to use this knowledge in advancing our understanding of the mechanisms of attention.
- Trial name
- NCT00379210
- Testing
- Mindfulness Meditation Training (MMT), Nutrition Education course
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Atherosclerosis
Accelerated Atherosclerosis in High Risk Population Groups: An Assessment by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The goal of this study is to assess a slimy substance that settles/deposits along blood vessel wall. This slimy substance is called plaque. Plaque could be made up of fat, calcium or both. Plaque deposition narrows the vessels.
- Trial name
- NCT02114697
- Testing
- Statin therapy, Lifestyle modification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Tic Disorders
Effects of Ondansetron in Obsessive-compulsive and Tic Disorders
This project investigates the use of 4 weeks of 24 mg/day ondansetron as compared to placebo on symptoms and brain functioning in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and tic disorders (TD).
- Conditions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Tic Disorders, Tourette Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03239210
- Testing
- Ondansetron
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Cardiac Pacing
ProMRI Study of the Entovis Pacemaker System (Phase B)
The objective of the ProMRI Study (Phase B) is to demonstrate the clinical safety of the ProMRI Pacemaker System when used under specific MRI conditions without scan exclusion zone.
- Trial name
- NCT02009696
- Testing
- Patients with a ProMRI Pacemaker System, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan
- Where
- 32 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- Biotronik, Inc.
Acute Pancreatitis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of Acute Pancreatitis
To quantitatively analyze the T2* values of the head, body, and tail of normal pancreas, and observe the value of GRE T2*-weighted MRI in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis and the relationship between the T2* value and the…
- Trial name
- NCT01911689
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 168 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
A Study Using Imaging Technology to Measure Changes in Bone Structure After Treatment With Teriparatide
The purpose of this study is to use imaging technologies to demonstrate the effects of teriparatide on bone structure following 18 to 24 months of therapy in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00557310
- Testing
- teriparatide
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Coronary Disease
Stress Testing and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
The purpose of this study is to better define the role of a comprehensive stress MRI (which includes myocardial perfusion imaging, optimized coronary imaging, and myocardial scar imaging) in medical practice and in patient health…
- Trial name
- NCT00871260
- Testing
- regadenoson
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Healthy
Theta Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of Fronto-parietal Networks: Modulation by Mental State
The purpose of this study is to improve understanding of the way transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a form of non-invasive brain stimulation, affects the brain.
- Trial name
- TMScogMod (NCT04010461)
- Testing
- TMS, n-back working memory task
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan