Neuronal Processing of Diacritics: An fMRI Study

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

12 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-02-28

Study Completion Date

2011-02-28

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine brain function in reading arabic diacritics.

Detailed Description

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fMRI is a well established imaging technique that allows investigators to see regional brain function based off of actions like reading, speaking, playing music, etc. Even the type of language and format of that language can change the area of the brain that is active while performing that action. This study is meant to see the areas of the brain that become active both prior to and during the process of reading diacritic markings in arabic.

Conditions

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Neuronal Processing of Diacritics

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Groups

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Arabic Speakers

All subjects must be male native arabic speakers who can read and speak english.

MRI

Intervention Type OTHER

All subjects will be asked to lay in an MRI for about an hour while reading Arabic diacritic characters

Interventions

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MRI

All subjects will be asked to lay in an MRI for about an hour while reading Arabic diacritic characters

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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Arabic Diacritic fMRI

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Are male and are 18 years or older, inclusive;
* Consent from the patient
* First language is Arabic
* Must be able to speak and read English
* Right handed
* The subject must pass a dyslexia screen test (Attached to consent form).

* Have any contraindications to an MR exam such as a pace-maker, metallic cardiac valves, magnetic material (i.e., surgical clips) implanted electronic infusion pumps or any other conditions that would preclude proximity to a strong magnetic field;
* Are undergoing the MR exam in an emergency situation
* People with psychiatric disorders will be excluded from the study.
* Are claustrophobic and can not tolerate the imaging.
* People with neurological diseases
* Are on any medications for psychiatric, neurological, or chronic pain problems.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Responsible Party

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Mitchell Albert

Director of Advanced MRI Center, UMASS Medical Sch

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Mitchell S Albert, Ph.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

UMASS Medical School

Locations

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UMASS Medical School Advanced MRI Center

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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Docket # 13127

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id