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Clinical Trial Summary

This is a pilot study. The objective is to further understand the mechanism by which amantadine improves function in patients with persistent vegetative state and minimally conscious state. Specifically, the investigators will measure the size of the nerve fibers that mediate arousal (reticular activating system, or RAS) pre and post treatment on MRI tractography. MRI findings will be correlated with the Disability Rating Scale (DRS) score. The information gathered from this study will be used to formulate a larger clinical trial.


Clinical Trial Description

Primary Aim:

To determine the size of the RAS tracts as measured by MRI tractography. Specifically, the investigators will be measuring the fiber tracts that project through the posterior thalamus. The RAS is involved in mediating arousal and consciousness. The size of fiber tracts will be measured prior to initiating treatment and near the time of discharge from the rehabilitation hospital or at approximately ninety-days. It is hypothesized that treatment will result in an increase in the size of these fiber tracts.

As a pilot study, the investigators will be determining the feasibility of recruiting and retaining patients in this type of study. This will allow the clarification and understanding of the technical standards for MRI tractography related to the assessment of the reticular activating system.

Secondary Aim:

To determine and monitor changes in function following acquired brain injury as measured by the Disability Rating Scale (DRS) score. The DRS score will be obtained prior to initiating treatment and at termination of the study. It is hypothesized that treatment with amantadine in addition to standard medical treatment, will be associated with an improvement in function. ;


Study Design

Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label


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NCT number NCT02566720
Study type Interventional
Source Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Contact Pankaj Bansal, MD
Phone 9055748515
Email bansalp@hhsc.ca
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date January 2016
Completion date June 2017

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