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NCT00001972 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
PET Scan of Brain Metabolism in Relation to Age and Disease
A clinical trial, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- Completed
- Registry status
- 123
- Enrollment target
NCT00001972 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The registered enrollment target is 123 participants.
The verdict
NCT00001972 has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 123 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The main source of energy for the brain comes from a combination of oxygen and glucose (sugar). For brain cells to function normally they must receive a constant supply of these nutrients. As areas of the brain become more active blood flow into and out of these areas increase. In addition to oxygen and glucose, the brain uses chemical compounds known as phospholipids. These phospholipids make up the covering of nerve cells that assist in the transfer of information from cell to cell. Without phospholipids brain cell activity may become abnormal and cause problems in the nervous system. Certain diseases like Alzheimer's disease and brain tumors can affect blood flow to the brain and change the way the brain metabolizes phospholipids. In addition to diseases, changes in the brain occur with normal healthy aging. This study is designed to use PET scan to measure changes in blood flow and changes in phospholipid metabolism. Using this technique, researchers can improve their understanding of how certain diseases change the shape and function of the brain.
Interventions
- DRUG 15 O Water
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 123 participants |
| Start Date | 1994-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2002-08 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00001972
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00001972 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 123 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.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which 15 O Water is the first listed.
NCT00001972 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00001972 about?
NCT00001972 is a clinical study titled "PET Scan of Brain Metabolism in Relation to Age and Disease". The main source of energy for the brain comes from a combination of oxygen and glucose (sugar). For brain cells to function normally they must receive a constant supply of these nutrients. As areas of the brain become more active blood flow into and out of these areas increase. In addition to oxyge...
What is the current status of trial NCT00001972?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 123 participants. The study started on 1994-09. Estimated completion is 2002-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00001972?
The interventions under investigation include: 15 O Water (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00001972?
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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