Status:

UNKNOWN

Dynamic Connectivity Under Metabolic Constraints

Lead Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging

Conditions:

Insulin Resistance

Healthy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-79 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

In this study, we investigate the impact of insulin resistance on the acceleration of brain aging, and test whether increased neuron insulin resistance can be counteracted by utilization of alternate ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

    Exclusion

    • claustrophobia
    • history of neurological disease, heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, or myxedema
    • chronic usage of alcohol
    • current usage of psychotropic medication
    • Type 1 diabetes mellitus
    • Regular consumption of insulin, Metformin® or other medications (statins, NSAIDs, beta-blockers, glucocorticoids) that affect glucose and/or insulin utilization.
    • difficulty swallowing
    • pregnancy
    • breastfeeding
    • For PET: research imaging-related radiation exposure that exceeds current MGH Radiology Radiation Safety Commitee guidelines.
    • Inclusion Criteria:
    • BMI \< 30
    • 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20 with contact lenses
    • MRI compatible
    • For PET with Optional 150 ml Blood Sampling Only: Must weigh at least 110 lbs to minimize risks per PHRC guidelines.

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    June 19 2015

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    September 1 2023

    Estimated Enrollment :

    80 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04840095

    Start Date

    June 19 2015

    End Date

    September 1 2023

    Last Update

    January 12 2023

    Active Locations (2)

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    Martinos Center for Biomedical Research, Building 149

    Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States, 02129

    2

    Bioengineering Building , Stony Brook University

    Stony Brook, New York, United States, 11794