Scientists peek inside Brain's fuel gauge in rare sugar disorder
NCT ID NCT05085704
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to develop a better way to measure how the brain uses sugar (glucose) for energy. Researchers will use advanced MRI-like scans at 3 or 7 Tesla strength in 20 healthy volunteers and people with Glut1 deficiency, a rare condition that affects brain fuel. Participants receive a safe, labeled sugar infusion during scanning. No treatment is tested; the goal is to improve understanding of brain metabolism.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
TERMINATEDDallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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Weill Cornell Medicine
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10065, United States
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