fMRI Investigation of Depression in Patients With Epilepsy

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• Conditions: Epilepsy; Depression

• Registration Number: NCT00532376
• Lead Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Brief Summary

Depression is very common in epilepsy. Depression is the strongest predictor of poor quality of life in patients with epilepsy. The biological basis for depression in epilepsy remains poorly understood. This study uses functional MRI (fMRI) to examine brain response to emotional and non-emotional stimuli in healthy control subjects and in patients with epilepsy who are either depressed or not depressed. Results from this study will contribute to a better understanding of depression in epilepsy, which may eventually inform development of better treatment modalities..

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-09
• Study First Submitted: 2007-09-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-09-19
• Study First Posted: 2007-09-20
• Status Verified: 2009-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-02-06
• Last Update Posted: 2009-02-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: WITHDRAWN
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 250

Inclusion Criteria

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Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center at 516 East 72nd Street; 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States