Imaging Oxidative Metabolism and Neurotransmitter Synthesis in the Human Brain
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Observational Study
Brain Metabolism
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.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 60
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 28 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
Investigators propose to develop hyperpolarized \[13C\]-labeled pyruvate as potential imaging probes to assess two essential in vivo processes in cerebral metabolism: oxidative metabolism and synthesis of a neurotransmitter in this observational study.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 through 60 years of age.
* Healthy, with no neurological abnormalities.
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
* All races and ethnicities will be included; subjects must be able to read and speak the English language.
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