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The neural substrate of apathy in persons at high risk for psychosis - a PET study

The neural substrate of apathy in persons at high risk for psychosis - a PET study - The neural substrate of apathy - PET study

Status
Unknown
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
NL-OMON
Registry ID
NL-OMON43208
Enrollment
36
Registered
2016-09-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-23

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Conditions

apathy psychosis

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Neurowetenschappen, sectie Cognitieve Neuropsychiatrie
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Age
18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals with an UHR state: At least 18 years of age UHR state according to the CAARMS interview (administered within 6 months before scanning) The two UHR-groups will be matched on age, sex, education, levels of depressive symptoms, medication and handedness Written Informed Consent;Healthy controls: At least 18 years of age Matched to UHR group on age, sex, education, levels of depressive symptoms and handedness Absence or low levels of apathy Written Informed Consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with an UHR state: Use of antipsychotics;Healthy controls: High level of apathy (AES>26) Presence of a psychiatric disorder, in present or past (based on the mini-SCAN).;All subjects: Presence of a neurological or substance dependence disorder Visual or hearing problems that cannot be corrected Insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language Inability to undergo cognitive testing;Additional criteria, due to the use of neuroimaging (all subjects): (Suspected) pregnancy (performed by pregnancy test) Claustrophobia The refusal to be informed (by notifying the participant's physician) of structural brain abnormalities that could be detected during the experiment MR incompatible implants in the body (such as ear prostheses or other metal implants) Risk of having metal particles in the eyes Tattoos containing red pigments that form a safety risk Participation in a scientific research study during the past year involving radiation Smoking or other forms of nicotine intake 24 hours prior to the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The main study parameter will be the binding potential of [11C]-raclopride..

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
n.a.

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)