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First received: July 17, 2023

Clinical Trial: Investigation of Locus Coeruleus Function in Sustained Attention

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Attention - no Condition is Being Assessed - Healthy Adults

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Investigation of Locus Coeruleus Function in Sustained Attention

Brief Summary: The norepinephrine-producing locus coeruleus (LC) is thought to be central to a wide array of cognitive functions, like attention and goal pursuit, and has been implicated in dysfunctions including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and schizophrenia.The goal of this proposal is to develop methods that permit measurement of activity in the human LC.Because the LC is small and located in the pons, the Investigators will use high resolution magnetic resonance imaging techniques tailored to the brainstem…

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