Exploring the Relationship Between Varying CO2 Levels and the Regional BOLD Signal, by Using Breathing Exercises

November 9, 2014 updated by: Soroka University Medical Center

Exploring the Relationship Between Varying CO2 Levels and the Regional BOLD Signal, by Using Breathing Exercises .

The purpose of this study is to explore how arterial PaCO2 effect regional Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD) signal, and indirectly the brain regional O2 level .

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

Among many parameters effecting cerebral blood flow(CBF), partial pressure of CO2 (PaCO2) in arterial blood has a significant effect. A small increase in arterial PaCO2 level will cause a significant increase of CBF , followed by increase of O2 level . The main objective is to explore the effect of arterial PaCO2 level on regional CBF and brain O2 level, by using breathing exercises to modulate arterial PaCO2. The regional Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD) signal produced by MRI , will indicate the regional O2 level.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

6

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

      • Beer Sheva, Israel, 84101
        • Department of Diagnostic Imaging ;Soroka Univrsity Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

residents

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • adults over 18 years old .

Exclusion Criteria:

  • under 18 years old.
  • Artificial pacemaker
  • implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
  • Hearing aid, implantable or portable.
  • artificial heart valve
  • Surgical clips
  • Metal fragments in eyes
  • Electronic stimulators
  • Implanted pumps
  • Implantable Neurostimulation Device
  • metal fragments of any sort
  • Permanent makeup or tattoo
  • transfusion pump
  • pregnant or breast feeding women
  • False teeth , retainer or dental crown

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
A18

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Study Director: Ilan Shelef, M.D, Head, Neuroradiolgy Unit ;Department of Diagnostic Imaging ;Soroka Univrsity Medical Center

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 15, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 16, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

April 17, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 11, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 9, 2014

Last Verified

February 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SOR467608CTIL

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