Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studies of Motor and Thought Processes

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic tool that creates high quality images of the human body without the use of X-ray (radiation). MRI is especially useful when studying the brain, because it can provide information about certain brain functions. In addition, MRI is much better than standard X-rays at showing areas of the brain close to the skull and detecting changes in the brain associated with neurological diseases. In this study researchers will use MRI to gather information about the processes that control human movement and sensory processing.

The purpose of the study is to investigate how the brain is activated when remembering, thinking, or recognizing objects. Researchers would like to determine what happens to brain functions when patients have trouble remembering, thinking, or recognizing objects following the start of disorders in the brain and nervous system. In addition, this study will investigate the processes of motor control in healthy volunteers and patients with disease.

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebrovascular Disorder Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Healthy Movement Disorder Movement Disorders Nervous System Disease Nervous System Diseases Spinal Cord Diseases Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal Cord Injury Stroke Trauma, Nervous System Vascular Diseases Wounds and Injuries

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

About this study

The main purpose of the studies presented in this protocol is to investigate the physiology of motor control in health as well as the pathophysiological modifications taking place during disease. Patients and normal volunteers will be scanned at rest and during different tasks, either while making repetitive movements or undergoing sensory stimulation. These studies should provide new insight concerning the processes that control human movement and sensory processing. The studies described in this protocol will be conducted by systems operating on 1.5 Tesla up to 4 Tesla, including a system at 3 Tesla which is going to be installed in near future.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Patients with movement disorder and normal volunteers.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Nih

Registry information

Official study title

Central Nervous System Motor and Cognitive Processes: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging at 1.5 to 4 Tesla

Important dates

Study start: 1992
Study completion: 2002
First posted: Nov 4, 1999
Registry last updated: Mar 4, 2008

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