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NCT00001324 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
PET Scan to Study Brain Control of Human Movement
A clinical trial, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- Completed
- Registry status
- 510
- Enrollment target
NCT00001324 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The registered enrollment target is 510 participants.
The verdict
NCT00001324 has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 510 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a technique used to investigate activity in areas of the brain. The PET technique allows researchers to study the normal processes in the brain (central nervous system) of normal individuals and patients with neurologic illnesses without physical / structural damage to the brain. When a region of the brain is active, it uses more fuel in the form of oxygen and sugar (glucose). As the brain uses more fuel it produces more waste products, carbon dioxide and water. Blood carries fuel to the brain and waste products away from the brain. As brain activity increases, blood flow to and from the area of activity also increases. This is known as regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF). Knowing these facts, researchers can use radioactive water (H215O) and PET scans to observe what areas of the brain are receiving more blood flow. In this study researchers plan to investigate the changes in regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) as patients participate in different activities. The activities are designed to stimulate the areas of the brain responsible for voluntary motor activity and sensation. By comparing the results of PET scans performed in different conditions, researchers can locate regions of the brain responsible for specific tasks. This study should provide new information about voluntary movements in humans and the preparation involved in controlling them.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 510 participants |
| Start Date | 1992-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2001-07 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00001324
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00001324 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 510 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00001324 about?
NCT00001324 is a clinical study titled "PET Scan to Study Brain Control of Human Movement". Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a technique used to investigate activity in areas of the brain. The PET technique allows researchers to study the normal processes in the brain (central nervous system) of normal individuals and patients with neurologic illnesses without physical / structural da...
What is the current status of trial NCT00001324?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 510 participants. The study started on 1992-03. Estimated completion is 2001-07.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00001324?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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