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Up to 65% of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience cognitive dysfunction. Diminution of mental capacity has a pervasive and profound impact on their quality of life. Subtle changes in white matter predict cognitive changes in these patients but how this disrupts brain function remains unclear. Development of effective therapeutics to restore normal cognition hinges on elucidating these functional changes. The investigators seek to uncover the patho-physiological basis for cognitive decline in MS. The investigators hypothesize that cognitive decline originates from disrupted gamma oscillations and that gamma oscillations are disrupted by molecular changes triggered by demyelination.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| 7 pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis | |||
| 7 non-patient healthy volunteers |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Neuronal responses during simple and choice reaction time tasks | Video-based eye tracking in the MEG | 60 minutes |
| MRI scans of the brain, including Diffusion Tensor Imagine (DTI) | 90 minutes | |
| Neurocognitive Testing | Penn Computerized Neurocognitive Battery | 90 minutes |
| Neurological Exam - Standard physical exam performed by the neurologist to determine the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score. | 20 minutes | |
| Clinical Interview | Series of questions about the participant's demographic and clinical information including, current and past health, family history, and medications. | 10 minutes |
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Seven patients who have pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis and 7 healthy (non-patient) children are expected to participate in this study.
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Hospital for Sick Children | Toronto | Ontario | M5G1X8 | Canada |
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