Clinical trials: Neuroimaging
Inflammation, Stress
Mapping the Effect of (neuro)inflammation on Stress Sensitivity in the Brain of Healthy Men
The goal of this interventional study is to determine the effects of inflammation on stress responses in the brain of healthy men.
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Stress, Healthy Volunteer
- Trial name
- INFLAMES (NCT06620679)
- Testing
- Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Depression, Depression Secondary to Other Disease
A Neuroimaging and Epigenetic Investigation of Antidepressants in Depression
The purpose of this study is: 1. to find out the structural or functional effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) in major depressive disorder (MDD); 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00703742
- Testing
- Escitalopram
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kunming Medical University
Anesthesia, Pain
Nitrous Oxide Neuroimaging
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of acute pain on long-term memory and conditioned physiologic responses in the presence and absence of low dose nitrous oxide.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Pain, Amnesia
- Trial name
- NONI (NCT06702631)
- Testing
- Nitrous oxide, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Keith M Vogt
Hypogonadism, Malignant Testicular Germ Cell Tumor
7 Tesla MRI Neuroimaging in Testicular Cancer Patients With Hypogonadism and on Androgen Replacement Therapy
This study evaluates 7 Tesla (T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in observing changes in the brain (neuroimaging) in testicular cancer patients who have decreased testosterone (hypogonadism) and are on testosterone (androgen)…
- Trial name
- NCT06191575
- Testing
- 7 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Biospecimen Collection, Cognitive Assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Proof of Mechanism of a New Ketogenic Supplement Using Dual Tracer PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
A six month, placebo-controlled, parallel group project in which MCI participants will receive 30 g/day of a custom-made MCT-based ketogenic supplement or a matching placebo.
- Trial name
- BENEFIC (NCT02551419)
- Testing
- ketogenic drink
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Obesity
Cerebral Blood Flow Changes in People With Obesity After Glucose Consumption
This study evaluates the hypothesis that a meal constituted of only glucose produces differences in the brain blood flow in people with obesity that are not observed in people without obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT02072694
- Testing
- 75 grams of glucose plus water solution, Pure water
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Anxiety Disorders, Fear
Brain Imaging Changes in Fear and Anxiety
The purpose of this study is to use brain imaging technology to investigate brain changes in people exposed to predictable versus unpredictable unpleasant stimuli.
- Trial name
- NCT00047853
- Testing
- Shock device, Acoustic startle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,080 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Neuropathic Pain
A High Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation PET-CT Scan Study
This study aims to investigate the clinical response to Spinal Cord Stimulation frequency parameters: 40Hz, 4000Hz and 10000Hz and explore the brain imaging changes using PET-CT scans.
- Trial name
- NCT03716557
- Testing
- Spinal Cord Stimulation 4000Hz, Spinal Cord Stimulation 10000Hz, Spinal Cord Stimulation 40Hz
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
Nicotine Dependence
The Impact of Real-time Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) Feedback on Response to Nicotine Cues
The purpose of this study is to develop a technique to provide feedback of brain activity and to use this technique to reduce levels of craving in nicotine dependent smokers.
- Trial name
- RTSmoking (NCT01411007)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Combined Sono-electro-magnetic Therapy for Treatment of Refractory Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Treatment of chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is challenging for patients and physicians once conventional therapies fail. We hypothesize that combined sono-electro-magnetic therapy can improve refractory CPPS in men.
- Trial name
- NCT00688506
- Testing
- combined sono-electro-magnetic therapy (Sonodyn Medico Star)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Depressive Disorder, Major, Anxiety Disorder
Pharmaco-Neuroimaging Studies of Approach/Avoidance Behaviors and Post-Mortem Studies: Pharmacological Manipulation
The study will investigate whether a nociceptin receptor antagonist will normalize neural and behavioral processes of approach/avoidance decision-making in unmedicated individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety…
- Trial name
- NCT05232032
- Testing
- Nociceptin Receptor Antagonist, Aversive stimuli
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mclean Hospital
Cognition Disorders
Brain Imaging and Mental Disorders of Aging Intervention
The goal of this project is to determine if a cholinesterase inhibitor is more effective than placebo in delaying cognitive and brain functional decline in people at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00267163
- Testing
- donepezil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Head Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
Selective CT for Anticoagulated Head Injured Patients
The goal is to derive and a clinical decision rule for safe exclusion of traumatic brain injury without neuroimaging in head-injured ED patients who take anticoagulant medications. The objectives are to: 1.
- Conditions
- Head Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Traumatic, Blunt Head Injury
- Trial name
- Can-SCAHn (NCT05364749)
- Where
- 7 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Kerstin de Wit
Traumatic Brain Injury
The Relationship Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Dopamine (a Chemical in the Brain)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the most common cause of death and disability in young adults. Patients can experience significant problems with concentration, attention, and memory (so called 'cognitive impairments') following…
- Trial name
- NCT02015949
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Alzheimer's Disease
A Study of 18F-AV-45 in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Healthy Volunteers
This study will test if two AV-45 PET scans up to 4 weeks apart in AD subjects and healthy volunteers provide the same results. The study will also test two different AV-45 injection methods in a small subgroup of enrolled AD…
- Trial name
- NCT01565343
- Testing
- florbetapir F 18
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Avid Radiopharmaceuticals
Cerebral Decompression Illness, All Phases
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and SPECT Brain Imaging in Cerebral Decompression Illness
Chart review of patients who received hyperbaric oxygen therapy for cerebral decompression illness who also underwent SPECT brain blood flow imaging to see if SPECT brain imaging tracks and is consistent with the clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT02105194
- Testing
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Paul G. Harch, M.D.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neuronal Activity
Perception of Baby's Painful Cry in fMRI
Crying is the primary signaling strategy available to the human newborn for eliciting parental care. Yet, the investigators only have superficial understanding of the information carried by cries, and how this information is…
- Trial name
- NCT03190486
- Testing
- functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Alcoholism
Imaging Cannabinoid CB1 Receptors in Alcohol Dependence
The cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) receptor is a protein found in the brain that is involved with the effects of marijuana; it may also play a role in the effects of alcohol dependence and withdrawal.
- Trial name
- NCT00816439
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Impairment
Exploration of Neuroimaging and Biochemical Prognostic Indicators for POCD
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) may lead to serious consequences. But the underlying mechanisms are still unclear. Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD) fMRI and biochemical indicators will be used to explore the…
- Trial name
- NCT02164669
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- wangqiang
Schizophrenia
Best Event Schizophrenia Trial--A Randomized Double-Blind Trial of Aripiprazole and Risperidone in Schizophrenia
This study is being conducted to find a way to predict how individual schizophrenic patients will respond if they are treated with different types of antipsychotic drugs.
- Trial name
- BEST (NCT00712270)
- Testing
- Aripiprazole, Risperidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Kettering Health Network