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NCT00696371 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

PET Imaging of Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptors

A clinical trial, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

Completed
Registry status
15
Enrollment target

NCT00696371 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The registered enrollment target is 15 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00696371 has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

COMPLETED
Registry status
15 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This study will use positron emission tomography (PET) to measure a receptor in the brain that is involved in inflammation. It will test two radioactive chemicals used in the procedure to see if the newer chemical, \[(11)C\]B, is as good or better than the older one, \[(11)C\]A, for measuring brain inflammation. Healthy volunteers 18 years of age and older may be eligible for this study. Participants undergo an evaluation, \[(11)C\]A PET scan, \[(11)C\]B PET scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as follows: Evaluation Medical history and physical examination, blood and urine tests PET scans * \[(11)C\]A scan. A catheter (plastic tube) is placed in an arm vein for injection of the \[(11)C\]A isotope. Some patients also have a catheter placed in an artery in the wrist to collect arterial blood samples during the scan. Subjects then lie on the scanner bed and a special mask is fitted to the head to help keep the subject s head still during the procedure. Following an 8-minute scan to calibrate the scanner, the \[(11)C\]A is injected into the catheter in the vein and pictures are taken that show where chemicals related to inflammation are present. The procedure takes about 2.5 hours. * \[(11)C\]B scan. The procedure is the same as above for \[(11)C\]A, except the isotope used is \[(11)C\]B. MRI scan. This test uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to obtain images of body organs and tissues. The subject lies on a table that can slide in and out of the scanner (a metal cylinder), wearing earplugs to muffle loud noises that occur during the scan. ...

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 15 participants
Start Date 2008-06-06
Est. Completion 2014-08-19

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00696371

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00696371 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 15 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which has 343 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00696371 about?

NCT00696371 is a clinical study titled "PET Imaging of Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptors". This study will use positron emission tomography (PET) to measure a receptor in the brain that is involved in inflammation. It will test two radioactive chemicals used in the procedure to see if the newer chemical, \[(11)C\]B, is as good or better than the older one, \[(11)C\]A, for measuring brain ...

What is the current status of trial NCT00696371?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 15 participants. The study started on 2008-06-06. Estimated completion is 2014-08-19.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00696371?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which has 343 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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