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HealthyPhase 4NCT04464265

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Effect of Music Listening on Brain Activity Under Anesthesia

A Phase 4 study testing Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) in people with Healthy, run by University of Michigan at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study is to better understand the systems-level neuronal mechanisms by which general anesthetics produce loss of consciousness.The researchers believe that anesthetics suppress consciousness by disrupting the functioning of large-scale brain networks that support information integration in the brain. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy
What is being tested?
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
47 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
19 Apr 2021to 5 Aug 2022
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 40 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • American Society of Anesthesiologist physical status of 1 (ASA-1), Healthy, non-smoking, no or minimal alcohol use
  • Right-handed
  • Body mass index (BMI) of less than 30
  • English speakers

Who cannot join

  • Medical contraindication to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning
  • Unable to undergo MRI scanning because of possible pregnancy
  • BMI over 30
  • Tattoos in the head or neck region
  • Unwilling to abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to dosing

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • The University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109

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About this study

This study is to better understand the systems-level neuronal mechanisms by which general anesthetics produce loss of consciousness.The researchers believe that anesthetics suppress consciousness by disrupting the functioning of large-scale brain networks that support information integration in the brain.

Conditions
Healthy
Being tested
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
Keywords
Music, Propofol

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)Other

    Also called Diprivan

    Propofol will be administered by intravenous infusion. All anesthesia equipment, supplies, and drugs will be provided by anesthesiologists from the University of Michigan Health System. The researchers will manually control the infusion of propofol to achieve target effect-site concentrations which will be maintained for 4 minutes each.

    Four types of music, including Jazz, Rock, Pop and Country, will be presented in a pseudo-randomized order. During the behavioral test period, participants will be asked to squeeze an Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) compatible grip dynamometer (a rubber ball) for every 10-second periods (96 cycles in total). The beginning of each cycle will be cued with the spoken word "squeeze".

Study groups in NCT04464265
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Functional Magnetic Resonance ImagingExperimentalWhile music is played Noninvasive functional magnetic resonance (fMRI) imaging will be performed at the University of Michigan Health System, University Hospital, Department of Radiology. The fMRI is done under anesthesia using propofol. The researchers will manually control the infusion of propofol to achieve target effect-site concentrations of 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, and 2.4 μg/ml in a stepwise fashion.
Receives: Other: Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD) Response to Sensory Stimuli During Sedation

    Music evoked activity was quantified by measurements of the fMRI BOLD signal. Neural response to a natural auditory stimulus, music, was assessed during both conscious and anesthetized states. Measurements were taken at baseline (30 minutes) and during anesthesia (60 minutes).

    Measured: 60 minutes

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Average Squeeze Pressure Over 60 Minutes

    Measurement of force of participants' hand squeezing on a rubber ball in response to instructions. This will be measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) of air pressure during squeezing the rubber ball. Measurements are provided for the 30-minute means based on measurements taken every 10 seconds for 30 minutes prior to intervention (baseline) and every 10 seconds for 30 minutes during intervention (intervention), using BIOPAC (https://www.biopac.com) MP160 system with AcqKnowledge software (V5.0).

    Measured: 60 minutes

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Jul 2020
  2. Study start19 Apr 2021
  3. Primary completion5 Aug 2022
  4. Study completion5 Aug 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
47 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04464265
Sponsor's protocol ID
HUM00176300
Other IDs
R01GM103894
Status last verified
Aug 2023
First submitted
6 Jul 2020
Last updated
21 Sep 2023
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) in people with Healthy, run by University of Michigan at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Sep 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 21 Sep 2023). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD) Response to Sensory Stimuli During Sedation (time frame: 60 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Sep 2023.

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