Status:
COMPLETED
Neuronal Processing of Diacritics: An fMRI Study
Lead Sponsor:
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Conditions:
Neuronal Processing of Diacritics
Eligibility:
MALE
18+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine brain function in reading arabic diacritics.
Detailed Description
fMRI is a well established imaging technique that allows investigators to see regional brain function based off of actions like reading, speaking, playing music, etc. Even the type of language and for...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria
- Adult patients may be enrolled in this study if they meet the following inclusion criteria:
- Are male and are 18 years or older, inclusive;
- 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).
- Exclusion Criteria
- Adult patients will be excluded from this study if they do not fulfill the inclusion criteria, or if any of the following conditions have been met:
- 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.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2009
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00845806
Start Date
February 1 2009
End Date
February 1 2011
Last Update
November 4 2011
Active Locations (1)
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UMASS Medical School Advanced MRI Center
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01655