Brain scan study mapping a nerve pathway in upset stomach
This early-phase study uses brain imaging to map how a nerve pathway (the vagus nerve) works in people with functional dyspepsia, a long-term problem that affects the stomach. It may help researchers better understand what drives symptoms and guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 65 years old
- Have functional dyspepsia (ongoing stomach discomfort without an obvious cause)
- Be able to safely take part in an MRI/fMRI brain scan
- Have no medical conditions that would make an MRI/fMRI unsafe
- Be able to follow study instructions during the brain scan
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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