MRS Measurement of Glutamate and GABA Metabolism in Brain

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
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No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
200 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · NIH
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About This Trial

This study will use magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to measure in the brain the transfer of \[13\]C as it is naturally metabolized from glucose to specific chemical transmitters. From this method, we can measure the rate of production of an important excitatory neurotransmitter (glutamate) as well as an inhibitory neurotransmitter (GABA).

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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: * 18-65 years of age * Able to give written informed consent * Healthy based on medical history and physical exam * Enrolled in Protocol 01-M-0254 or Protocol 17-M-0181 EXCLUSION CRITERIA: * Any current Axis 1 diagnosis * Clinically significant laboratory abnormalities * Posi…
Contacts

Christopher S Johnson

(301) 402-6695

johnsonchri@mail.nih.gov

CONTACT

Li An, Ph.D.

(301) 896-2882

anl@mail.nih.gov

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