Neuronal Processing of Diacritics: An fMRI Study

Completed

Conditions studied: Neuronal Processing of Diacritics

In brief

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

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00845806

Run by

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

People needed

12

Starts

2009-02-01

Expected to finish

2011-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-11-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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).

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

• UMASS Medical School Advanced MRI Center — Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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