Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Neuropsychiatric Patients and Healthy Volunteers (NCT00004571) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Neuropsychiatric Patients and Healthy Volunteers
United States3,273 participantsStarted 2000-02-17
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to use brain imaging technology to compare differences in brain structure, chemistry, and functioning in individuals with brain and mental disorders compared to healthy volunteers.
Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that results from subtle changes and abnormalities in neurons. These deficits likely occur in localized regions of the brain and may result in widespread, devastating consequences. The neuronal abnormalities are inherited through a complex combination of genetic and environmental factors. Brain imaging technologies can be used to better characterize brain changes in individuals with schizophrenia. This study will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to identify predictable, quantifiable abnormalities in neurophysiology, neurochemistry and neuroanatomy that characterize schizophrenia and other neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 120 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
CONTROLS:
No psychiatric or severe chronic medical illness at the time of the study, and by history. This includes the absence of substance abuse histories, learning disabilities and all DSM IV disorders. The investigators will evaluate medical histories and medical conditions that are judged not to interfere with the study may be allowed.
No use of psychotropic substances in the last 3 months.
There is no upper age limit. The lower age limit is 18 years.
Controls will all have the capacity to consent.
PATIENTS:
Schizophrenia, any subtype or schizo-affective disorder according to DSM IV .
Bipolar Disorder with Psychotic Features according to DSM IV.
Menstrually-Related Mood Disorder.
Mild to Moderate Parkinson's Disease (Hoehn and Yahr Stage 1-3).
Williams Syndrome (partial or full) with IQ in the normal range.
Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
CONTROLS AND PATIENTS:
Impaired hearing.
Pregnancy.
Head trauma with loss of consciousness in the last year, or any evidence of functional impairment due to and persisting after head trauma.
Patients or healthy volunteers with a known risk from exposure to high magnetic fields (e.g. patients with pace makers) and those who have metallic implants (e.g. braces) in the head region (likely to create artifact on the MRI scans) will be excluded from participating in the fMRI studies.
History of any (excepting nicotine-related) DSM5-defined moderate to severe substance use disorder …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.