PET Imaging of mGLuR5 With Drug Challenge

March 10, 2017 updated by: Yale University

PET Imaging of mGluR5 With Drug Challenge

This study is designed to look at that involvement of a process in the brain called the glutamate system in depression. Participants will undergo a screening session, up to two functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) scans, and up to three Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans, as well as cognitive testing at each scan session. For one of the PET scans, a drug (either ketamine or n-acetyl cysteine) will be administered.

Hypothesis 1: The investigators hypothesize administration of ketamine or n-acetylcysteine (NAC) will lead to a decrease in mGluR5.

Hypothesis 2: The investigators hypothesize an improvement in memory and attentional skills after drug challenge.

Hypothesis 3: The investigators hypothesize an increase in mGluR5 availability and change in MRI measures post drug challenge as compared to baseline, signifying synaptogenesis.

Hypothesis 4: We expect there should not be a significant difference in reduction in mGluR5 availability due to differences in ABP688 radiotracer infusion.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Aim 1: To determine the acute effect of medication-induced glutamate release on mGluR5 availability in human subjects. Hypothesis 1: We hypothesize administration of ketamine or n-acetylcysteine (NAC) will lead to a decrease in mGluR5 availability.

Aim 2: To determine if glutamate release via administration of ketamine or NAC has pro cognitive benefits.

Hypothesis 2: We hypothesize an improvement in memory and attentional skills after drug challenge.

Aim 3: To determine if there is synaptogenesis detectable by PET and MRI post ketamine or NAC within a week of drug challenge (at the time of greatest antidepressant response). Hypothesis 3: We hypothesize an increase in mGluR5 availability and change in MRI measures, post drug challenge as compared to baseline, signifying synaptogenesis.

Aim 4: To determine if there is a difference in reduction of mGluR5 availability after ketamine administration when radiotracer is administered bolus as compared to bolus to constant infusion in the same subjects (ABP688 radiotracer only).

Hypothesis 4: We expect there should not be a significant difference in reduction in mGluR5 availability due to differences in ABP688 radiotracer infusion.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

79

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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
    • Connecticut
      • New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06519
        • Connecticut Mental Health Center
      • New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06519
        • Yale University PET Center
      • New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06519
        • Yale University Magnetic Resonance Research Center (MRRC)

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 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18-65 years old
  • English speaking
  • No other Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) diagnosis present, besides required as below.

Inclusion criteria for depressed subjects

  • clinical diagnosis of a current or past depressive episode
  • medication free for at least 2 weeks
  • Score >16 on Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) if currently depressed or <11 if not currently depressed
  • treatment or non-treatment seeking who understand that this study is for research purposes only

Inclusion criteria for healthy controls

  • no current, or history of, any DSM-IV diagnosis
  • no first-degree relative with history of psychotic, mood, or anxiety disorder

Inclusion criteria for PTSD subjects

  • current Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, as determined by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-Text Revision (TR) (SCID) patient research edition
  • Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-IV-TR (CAPS) score of 50 or higher

Inclusion criteria for trauma control subjects

-history of trauma (meeting the criterion A of PTSD but not a full diagnosis of PTSD)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current or past significant medical, neurological, or metabolic disorder or loss of consciousness for 5 minutes or more
  • active, significant suicidal ideation
  • implanted metallic devices or any Magnetic Resonance (MR) contraindications
  • women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • met DSM-IV criteria for alcohol/illicit substance dependence in their life-time or met alcohol/illicit substance abuse within past year
  • history of prior radiation exposure for research purposes within the past year such that participation in this study would place them over FDA limits for annual radiation exposure. This guideline is an effective dose of 5 rem received per year
  • blood donation within eight weeks of the start of the study
  • radiation exposure at work that precludes study participation
  • blood pressure >140/80

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

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Ketamine
All subjects will receive ketamine
Drug: Ketamine
All subjects will receive ketamine to induce glutamate release in the brain
Other Names:
  • ketamine IV

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Glutamate Levels at Baseline and After Ketamine Administration as Confirmed by Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging
Time Frame: 1st scan: 90 minute baseline scan; 2nd scan: 90 minutes, ketamine administration at start of scan; scan 3: 90 minute scan 24 hours post ketamine
PET imaging obtained in healthy and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) subjects. Glutamate levels determined by radiotracer uptake in PET images.
1st scan: 90 minute baseline scan; 2nd scan: 90 minutes, ketamine administration at start of scan; scan 3: 90 minute scan 24 hours post ketamine

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Yale University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 19, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 21, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

September 24, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 21, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 10, 2017

Last Verified

March 1, 2017

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 1111009365

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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