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Neuronal Processing of Diacritics: An fMRI Study

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Mitchell Albert, University of Massachusetts, Worcester
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00845806
First received: February 16, 2009
Last updated: November 3, 2011
Last verified: November 2011
History of Changes
  Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine brain function in reading arabic diacritics.


Condition Intervention
Neuronal Processing of Diacritics
 Other: MRI

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Observational Model: Case-Only
Official Title: Neuronal Processing of Diacritics: An fMRI Study

Further study details as provided by University of Massachusetts, Worcester:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Observe regional brain function from reading Arabic diacritics [ Time Frame: 1 hour ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Enrollment: 12
Study Start Date: February 2009
Study Completion Date: February 2011
Primary Completion Date: February 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Groups/Cohorts Assigned Interventions
Arabic Speakers
All subjects must be male native arabic speakers who can read and speak english.
 Other: MRI
All subjects will be asked to lay in an MRI for about an hour while reading Arabic diacritic characters
Other Names:
  • Arabic
  • Diacritic
  • fMRI

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 format of that language can change the area of the brain that is active while performing that action. This study is meant to see the areas of the brain that become active both prior to and during the process of reading diacritic markings in arabic.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Male
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population

All subjects will be male native arabic speakers that can read and write english. All will be healthy with no history of neurological or psychiatric disorders.

Criteria

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.
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00845806

Locations
United States, Massachusetts
UMASS Medical School Advanced MRI Center
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01655
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Mitchell S Albert, Ph.D. UMASS Medical School
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Mitchell Albert, Director of Advanced MRI Center, UMASS Medical Sch, University of Massachusetts, Worcester
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00845806     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: Docket # 13127
Study First Received: February 16, 2009
Last Updated: November 3, 2011
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by University of Massachusetts, Worcester:
Diacritics
Neuronal Processing
fMRI
Arabic

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 19, 2013