Realistic Models of Gastrointestinal Bioelectromagnetism

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00178997

Acronym

SQUID

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-15

Start date

2004-02-29

Completion date

2010-09-01

Last updated

2017-04-07

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Conditions

Ischemia

Keywords

Blood supply, Mesentery

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to look at the electrical activity present in healthy and diseased smooth muscle of the intestines; and develop both mathematical and computer models.

Detailed description

The Superconducting QUantum Interference Device (SQUID)is a large cylinder machine located in a large shielded room that measures magnetic activity of the intestines. Subjects will be asked to lie underneath and get recordings of the electrical activity of their intestines. They will also be asked to have a CT scan done. From these two procedures, the mathematical and computer models will be developed to determine the difference between normal bowels and those that do not have adequate blood supply.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Normal subjects and those with diseased bowel

Exclusion criteria

* Subjects with claustrophobia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To observe a difference in the electrical activity between normal and diseased smooth muscle of the intestines.	2011

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To create both mathematical and computer models of the electrical activity of the intestines.	2011

Countries

United States

Outcome results