NCT00845806

Completed

Neuronal Processing of Diacritics: An fMRI Study

University of Massachusetts, Worcester Source

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Sponsor study identifier

Docket # 13127

Study Type

observational

Actual enrollment (reported)

12

Locations

1 country

Sites

1

Timeline

Study Start

February 2009

Date type not reported

This date has not been verified as actual or estimated.

Primary Completion

February 2011

Actual (reported)

Study Completion

February 2011

Actual (reported)

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine brain function in reading arabic diacritics.

Registry Overview

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Recruitment status: completed
Actual enrollment (reported): 12 participants
Study completion date: February 2011
Actual (reported)
Listed locations: 1 countries · 1 sites

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Study Timeline

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Study Start
February 2009
Date type not reported
This date has not been verified as actual or estimated.
First Submitted
February 16, 2009
Actual (reported)
First Posted
February 18, 2009
Actual (reported)
Primary Completion
February 2011
Actual (reported)
Study Completion
February 2011
Actual (reported)

Last Updated: November 4, 2011
Status Verified: November 2011
Last Update Submitted: November 3, 2011

Conditions

Neuronal Processing of Diacritics

Keywords

DiacriticsNeuronal ProcessingfMRIArabic

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

Observe regional brain function from reading Arabic diacritics
1 hour

Study Arms (1)

Arabic Speakers

All subjects must be male native arabic speakers who can read and speak english.

Other: MRI

Interventions

MRIOther

All subjects will be asked to lay in an MRI for about an hour while reading Arabic diacritic characters

Also known as: Arabic, Diacritic, fMRI

Arabic Speakers

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Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+

Sexmale

Healthy VolunteersYes

Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample

Study Population

All subjects will be male native arabic speakers that can read and write english. All will be healthy with no history of neurological or psychiatric disorders.

You may qualify if:

Are male and are 18 years or older, inclusive;

Sponsors & Collaborators

University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Otherlead

Study Sites (1)

UMASS Medical School Advanced MRI Center

Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States

Study Officials

Mitchell S Albert, Ph.D.
UMASS Medical School
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Enrollment

12 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).

Study Design

Study Type: observational
Observational Model: CASE ONLY
Sponsor Type: OTHER
Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title: Director of Advanced MRI Center, UMASS Medical Sch

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 16, 2009

First Posted

February 18, 2009

Study Start

February 2009

Date type not reported

This date has not been verified as actual or estimated.

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Consent from the patient

First language is Arabic

Must be able to speak and read English

Right handed

The subject must pass a dyslexia screen test (Attached to consent form).

You may not qualify if:

Have any contraindications to an MR exam such as a pace-maker, metallic cardiac valves, magnetic material (i.e., surgical clips) implanted electronic infusion pumps or any other conditions that would preclude proximity to a strong magnetic field;
Are undergoing the MR exam in an emergency situation
People with psychiatric disorders will be excluded from the study.
Are claustrophobic and can not tolerate the imaging.
People with neurological diseases
Are on any medications for psychiatric, neurological, or chronic pain problems.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Primary Completion

February 2011

Actual (reported)

Study Completion

February 2011

Actual (reported)

Last Updated

November 4, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-11

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Registry identifier: NCT00845806
Data provider: ClinicalTrials.gov
Source updated: 2011-11-04
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Study Timeline

Study Start

First Submitted

First Posted

Primary Completion

Study Completion

Conditions

Keywords

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

Study Arms (1)

Arabic Speakers

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if:

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Study Officials

Enrollment

Study Design

Study Record Dates

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