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Identifying Cerebral Hemodynamic Patterns in Mood Disorders and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Study

NCT06897670 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2026-04-29

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Summary

The purpose of this research is to measure brain activity in individuals with mood disorders and memory problems using a simple, safe, and noninvasive method called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). By comparing brain activity across different groups and relating it to symptom severity, this study aims to improve our understanding of how these conditions affect the brain.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Observational assessment using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a noninvasive, portable brain imaging tool that measures changes in brain blood flow and oxygen levels.

Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) transcutaneously measures changes in oxyhemoglobin in the prefrontal cortex using light detection. It is designed to measure variations in cerebral hemodynamics on a real-time basis by radiating a near light beam, at two wavelengths of 780nm and 850nm of laser, into the cerebral cortex. Participants will undergo a one-time functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) procedure to measure cerebral hemodynamic patterns. * Resting-State Measurement: 5-10 min resting-state scans. * Task-Based Measurement: Participants will be shown an instruction video. Participants will complete a Verbal Fluency Task (VFT) during the fNIRS scan (15-20 min). * During the fNIRS scan, optional basic vital signs will be measured using respiratory belts, photoplethysmography (PPG), and electrocardiogram (ECG). * Each participant will complete 3 sets of resting-state and task-based measurements. Total estimated time for fNIRS assessment: 45-60 min.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Maria I. Lapid, M.D. · Mayo Clinic

  • Paul H. Min, Ph.D. · Mayo Clinic

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-26
Primary Completion
2028-03-30
Completion
2028-03-30

Countries

  • United States

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