Advanced Imaging Tools in the Study of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)

January 10, 2013 updated by: Kettering Health Network
We will utilize a set of imaging modalities including computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), and a suite of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tools, to investigate the changes in the human brain resulting from mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

We will recruit mTBI subjects and control subjects. Each subject will undergo the set of imaging modalities, and the results will be analyzed for differences at the structural, physiological, and molecular levels. The long term goal of this research is the development of a method to diagnose mTBI based on physical markers. This is a phased project beginning with a pilot study followed by future studies with larger sample sizes.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

20

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Ohio
      • Kettering, Ohio, United States, 45429
        • Kettering Health Network

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 55 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients at Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Dayton, OH who have history of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury within 24 months prior to enrollment.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Study group:

  • Between 18 and 55 years of age inclusive.
  • Potential participant verbally verifies diagnosis of mTBI at pre-screen.
  • Diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury by a VAMC physician according to standard diagnostic criteria [12],[13], to be verified by chart review.
  • Less than 24 months from trauma resulting in mTBI.
  • Able to read and write in English.
  • Willingness to refrain from nicotine, and beverages containing either alcohol or caffeine for at least four hours prior to the imaging session.
  • Have signed the consent form for the study.

Control Group:

  • Between 18 and 55 years of age inclusive.
  • Potential participant verbally denies history of mTBI at pre-screen.
  • Able to read and write in English.
  • Willingness to refrain from nicotine, and beverages containing either alcohol or caffeine for at least four hours prior to the imaging session.
  • Have signed the consent form for the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Conditions that would preclude the completion of a MRI, PET, or CT exam such as claustrophobia, pacemaker, metal objects in body, and/or pregnancy.
  • Serious, unstable medical or mental illness.
  • Medical contraindication to any element of the study procedure.
  • Have not read and signed an informed consent form, or do not understand its contents.

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
Mild traumatic brain injury patients
Subjects who have a verifiable diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injury sustained within 24 months prior to enrollment
Normal Control
Normal, healthy adults with no history of brain injury.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Kettering Health Network

Collaborators

University of Cincinnati

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jason Parker, PhD, Kettering Health Network

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

December 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 6, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 7, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

January 8, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 14, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 10, 2013

Last Verified

January 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • mTBI

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