Realistic Models of Gastrointestinal Bioelectromagnetism

Completed

• Conditions: Ischemia

• Registration Number: NCT00178997
• Lead Sponsor: Alan Bradshaw

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to look at the electrical activity present in healthy and diseased smooth muscle of the intestines; and develop both mathematical and computer models.

Detailed Description

The Superconducting QUantum Interference Device (SQUID)is a large cylinder machine located in a large shielded room that measures magnetic activity of the intestines. Subjects will be asked to lie underneath and get recordings of the electrical activity of their intestines. They will also be asked to have a CT scan done. From these two procedures, the mathematical and computer models will be developed to determine the difference between normal bowels and those that do not have adequate blood supply.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-02
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-13
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-15
• Primary Completion: 2010-09-01
• Study Completion: 2010-09-01
• Status Verified: 2017-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-04-05
• Last Update Posted: 2017-04-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• Normal subjects and those with diseased bowel

Exclusion Criteria

• Subjects with claustrophobia

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To observe a difference in the electrical activity between normal and diseased smooth muscle of the intestines.	2011

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To create both mathematical and computer models of the electrical activity of the intestines.	2011

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vanderbilt UNiversity Medical Center; 🇺🇸 Nashville, Tennessee, United States