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Clinical Trials/NCT01777789
NCT01777789
Terminated
Not Applicable

The Role of Mid-Life Adiposity in Functional Brain Connectivity

Medical College of Wisconsin1 site in 1 country60 target enrollmentStarted: December 2012Last updated:

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Terminated
Enrollment
60
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Brain connectivity measured by fMRI

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to use functional MRI (fMRI) to measure brain connectivity in middle-aged individuals with different levels of body fat. The ultimate goal of this research is to develop an early diagnostic tool for Alzheimer's disease.

Detailed Description

Participants will have one visit for:

  • Blood draw
  • Body composition scan
  • Cognitive screen
  • Neurological exam
  • MRI scan

The visit will take approximately 3 hours.

Study Design

Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Case Control
Time Perspective
Cross Sectional

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
45 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • 45-65 years of age
  • Normal memory
  • Right-handed
  • General good physical health

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of stroke or neurological disease
  • Seizures or head injury with loss of consciousness within the last five years
  • Ferrous (magnetic) or electronic implants (due to the magnet in the MRI scanner)
  • Claustrophobia
  • More detailed inclusion/exclusion criteria must be met in order to qualify for the study. The study coordinator will determine eligibility.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Brain connectivity measured by fMRI

Time Frame: One visit

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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