MR Evaluation of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Dynamics

NCT ID: NCT04099823

Last Updated: 2024-12-19

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-10-31

Study Completion Date

2026-01-31

Brief Summary

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The Researchers are trying to test a MR imaging method for detection of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) flow in the brain to help diagnosis and better understand diseases that affect brain function.

Detailed Description

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The purpose of this research is to figure out if MR imaging can detect movement of CSF (fluid around the brain) to help better diagnosis and understand the cause of diseases that affect brain function. We are doing this research study to find out if movement of CSF is different between healthy adults and those with a disease that affects brain function.

Conditions

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Hydrocephalus Alzheimer Disease

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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MR brain

Participants will be asked to complete a MRI screening form to check for the presence of metallic implants and materials. People with pacemakers, aneurysm clips, and cochlear implants, or metal/foreign objects in their eyes cannot have an MRI and will not be able to participate in the study.

Pre-menopausal females will be asked if they think they may be pregnant. If yes, a urine pregnancy test will be performed.

Those who meet eligibility criteria for the study and have agreed to participate will be taken to the MRI suite when MR imaging of the brain will be performed.

Group Type OTHER

MRI screening form

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will be asked to complete a MRI screening form to check for the presence of metallic implants and materials. People with pacemakers, aneurysm clips, and cochlear implants, or metal/foreign objects in their eyes cannot have an MRI and will not be able to participate in the study.

Urine pregnancy test

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Pre-menopausal females will be asked if they think they may be pregnant. If yes, a urine pregnancy test will be performed.

MR brain

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

You will be asked to lie down on the bed of the MRI scanner. Then a MRI coil/"antenna" will be placed over your head. This will allow us to get clearer pictures of the tissue of interest. The MRI machine makes loud knocking sounds. Because of this you will be asked to wear earplugs. You will receive a "squeeze ball" alarm in case you need urgent help. We will be able to talk with you and hear you during the MRI exam. The entire MRI scan will last about 45-60 minutes. The MR exam will include standard clinical images as well as the CSF flow imaging.

Interventions

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MRI screening form

Participants will be asked to complete a MRI screening form to check for the presence of metallic implants and materials. People with pacemakers, aneurysm clips, and cochlear implants, or metal/foreign objects in their eyes cannot have an MRI and will not be able to participate in the study.

Intervention Type OTHER

Urine pregnancy test

Pre-menopausal females will be asked if they think they may be pregnant. If yes, a urine pregnancy test will be performed.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

MR brain

You will be asked to lie down on the bed of the MRI scanner. Then a MRI coil/"antenna" will be placed over your head. This will allow us to get clearer pictures of the tissue of interest. The MRI machine makes loud knocking sounds. Because of this you will be asked to wear earplugs. You will receive a "squeeze ball" alarm in case you need urgent help. We will be able to talk with you and hear you during the MRI exam. The entire MRI scan will last about 45-60 minutes. The MR exam will include standard clinical images as well as the CSF flow imaging.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* A healthy control will be defined as an otherwise healthy person who does not have a medical condition that affects brain function or have problems with concentration, memory, balance, or coordination.
* Patients who have a suspected diagnosis of altered CSF dynamics including but not limited to normal pressure hydrocephalus will be referred to Dr. Cogswell by their care team to be included in the study. Conditions of altered CSF dynamics include obstructive and non-obstructive hydrocephalus and may be associated with headaches and/or decreased cognitive function.
* Similarly, patients with impaired cognitive function including but not limited to Alzheimer's disease will be referred to Dr. Cogswell by their care team to be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

* Subjects with non-MRI compatible devices
* required sedation
* women who may be pregnant will be excluded.
* The first 10 subjects with normal pressure hydrocephalus will not have previously been shunted.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Mayo Clinic

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Petrice M. Cogswell

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Petrice Cogswell, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Mayo Clinic

Locations

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Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Suson (Sue) Walsh

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 507-293-0039

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Suson (Sue) Walsh

Role: primary

Petrice Cogswell, MD

Role: backup

Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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19-005910

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id