Barnes Maze Test
Objective: Evaluate spatial learning and memory deficits in mice after traumatic brain injury using the Barnes maze test
This is a Barnes Maze Test protocol using mouse as the model organism. The procedure involves 5 procedural steps, 2 equipment items, 2 materials. Extracted from a 2010 paper published in Journal of Neurotrauma.
Model and subjects
mouse • Not specified • unknown • Not specified • Not specified
Study window
~4 week study window
Core workflow
Traumatic Brain Injury or Sham Surgery • Treatment Initiation • Drug Administration
Primary readouts
- Gait function parameters
- Spatial learning performance
- Memory retention
- Hippocampal neurogenesis (doublecortin-positive cells)
Key equipment and reagents
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Traumatic Brain Injury or Sham Surgery
Mice underwent either moderate to severe TBI produced by controlled cortical impact or sham surgery
Note: Baseline procedure performed before treatment initiation
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“a moderate to severe TBI, produced by a controlled cortical impact”
Treatment Initiation
Three days after TBI or sham surgery, mice were assigned to treatment groups
Note: Treatment began 3 days after initial surgery
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“Three days after TBI or sham surgery, mice were treated with fluoxetine (10 mg/kg/d) or vehicle for 4 weeks”
Drug Administration
Fluoxetine or vehicle administered to mice
Note: Fluoxetine group received 10 mg/kg/d; control group received vehicle
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“mice were treated with fluoxetine (10 mg/kg/d) or vehicle for 4 weeks”
Gait Function Assessment
Gait function evaluated using CatWalk-assisted gait test
Note: Performed to assess locomotor function
View evidence from paper
“gait function and spatial learning and memory were assessed by the CatWalk-assisted gait test and Barnes maze test, respectively”
Spatial Learning and Memory Assessment
Spatial learning and memory evaluated using Barnes maze test
Note: Primary behavioral outcome measure for memory assessment
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“spatial learning and memory were assessed by the CatWalk-assisted gait test and Barnes maze test, respectively”