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NCT Number: NCT00178997

Realistic Models of Gastrointestinal Bioelectromagnetism

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Ischemia Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Vanderbilt UNiversity Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Normal subjects and those with diseased bowel

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects with claustrophobia

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. To observe a difference in the electrical activity between normal and diseased smooth muscle of the intestines.

    Time frame: 2011

Secondary outcomes

  1. To create both mathematical and computer models of the electrical activity of the intestines.

    Time frame: 2011

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Alan Bradshaw

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Registry information

Acronym: SQUID

Important dates

Study start
2004
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Sep 15, 2005
Registry last updated
Apr 7, 2017

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