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Scientists peek inside Brain's fuel gauge in rare sugar disorder

NCT ID NCT05085704

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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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Study facts

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Participants

About 20 people

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Started

May 2022

Expected to finish

Aug 2029

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adolescents and adults with Glut1 Deficiency; Normal, healthy adolescents and adults.

Ages

16 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subjects will be adolescents or adults, age 16-80 years in good general health (evidenced by normal vital signs and no acute signs or symptoms of illness) or with previously (not for this study) documented G1D (genetically confirmed). 2. Ages 16 to 80 3. Persons with dental fillings, dental crowns, and short (max.4 cm) dental retainer wires can be included. Exclusion Criteria: 1. People or patients with uncontrolled seizure disorder, defined as grand mal (not absence) seizure in the preceding 3 months. 2. Pregnant females will be excluded. A serum or urine pregnancy test will be administered to all females of child bearing potential within 24 hours of administration of the tracer and MRI scan. The pregnancy test will be communicated in person by the study PI. Positive results in subjects 17 years old or younger will be disclosed to parent/guardian only. 3. Subjects with typical implanted orthopedic metal in bone may be considered for inclusion in a 7T scan providing the implant is not within the volume of the radio frequency coil. The PI and the AIRC Medical Director will discuss each case and determine eligibility. 4. Persons with ICD, pacemakers, neurostimulators and other such devices will be excluded. 5. Persons with claustrophobia are excluded. 6. Persons with questionable ferrous implants, bullets, BB's, and shrapnel will be excluded. 7. Subjects who are not fluent in English will be excluded because immediate cooperation and the ability to respond to instructions from the investigators are necessary. 8. People following a ketogenic diet

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

    TERMINATED

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

  • Weill Cornell Medicine

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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