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fMRI Investigation of Depression in Patients With Epilepsy

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00532376
Recruitment Status : Withdrawn (Enrollment by invitation only)
First Posted : September 20, 2007
Last Update Posted : February 10, 2009
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Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
Depression is very common in epilepsy. Depression is the strongest predictor of poor quality of life in patients with epilepsy. The biological basis for depression in epilepsy remains poorly understood. This study uses functional MRI (fMRI) to examine brain response to emotional and non-emotional stimuli in healthy control subjects and in patients with epilepsy who are either depressed or not depressed. Results from this study will contribute to a better understanding of depression in epilepsy, which may eventually inform development of better treatment modalities..

Condition or disease
Epilepsy Depression

Study Design
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Study Type : Observational
Estimated Enrollment : 250 participants
Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title: fMRI Investigation of Depression in Patients With Epilepsy
Study Start Date : September 2005

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MedlinePlus related topics: Epilepsy

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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 75 Years   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
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Locations
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United States, New York
Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center at 516 East 72nd Street
New York, New York, United States, 10021
Sponsors and Collaborators
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Tracy A Butler, MD Weill Medical College of Cornell University
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00532376    
Other Study ID Numbers: 0601008320
First Posted: September 20, 2007    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: February 10, 2009
Last Verified: February 2009
Keywords provided by Weill Medical College of Cornell University:
epilepsy
depression
fMRI
emotion
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Epilepsy
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Behavioral Symptoms
Mood Disorders
 Mental Disorders
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases