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The purpose of this study is to learn whether blood flow in the brain is normal in people with pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN). Specifically, preliminary data suggest a region of the brain called the globus pallidus (GP), a key region affected by PKAN, may have reduced blood flow. Standard MRI and perfusion scanning techniques will be used to learn about cerebral blood flow in the globus pallidus and compare it to blood flow in other brain regions as well as to healthy controls.


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Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms

  • Nerve Degeneration
  • Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration
  • Pantothenate Kinase-associated Neurodegeneration (PKAN)

NCT number NCT01838018
Study type Observational
Source Oregon Health and Science University
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Status Completed
Phase
Start date April 2013
Completion date January 2018

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