Monitoring brain metabolism after glucose intake by MRI methods

Enrolling By Invitation
99 years and younger
All
Phase N/A
20 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

Glucose is a major energy source for brain cells. Changes in blood glucose also leads to changes in supply or availability of glucose to brain cells. Changes in various brain metabolites when mapped in different areas of the brain will allow, an understanding of the effects of such changes in brain function in healthy persons. After glucose consumption MRI methods will be used to see the changes in key metabolites in brain. Healthy, normal subjects will be recruited for this study. subjects with any chronic disease or have gone through any major procedures will not be included. Either unlabeled glucose or D2-glucose will be given by oral route in about 250 ml water. MRI will last for 90 minutes. Contrast agents will not be used in this procedure.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: metabolism
  • Age: - 99 Years
  • Gender: All


Updated on 01 Aug 2024. Study ID: 832932
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