Study 1614 :CT - PET SCANS 4 HEALTHY & PATIENT VOLUNTEERS
Connecticut
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| Type of Study | KEYWORDS: pet scans, pet imaging, Positron Emission Tomography, PET, memory disorders, healthy pet scans, PTSD PET Scans, PET Scanning, PET Scans Depression, people and depression and PTSD, brain imaging, brain scans, magnetic resonance, magnetic imaging, non invasive research, paid scans, non invasive clinical trials, non invasive medical trials, non invasive clinical research, non invasive medical research, paid volunteers, psychological research, cognitive research studies, language tasks, language research, pet scans, mri scans, brain scans, brain imaging studies, brain imaging medical research, brain imaging clinical research, functional magnetic resonance imaging, FMRI, MRI scans, radio tracers, brain activity, radio active, x rays, interactive treatment, cognitive behavior research, brain reactions, mind research, mind discoveries, thought processing, emotional analytics, brain behavior, behavior therapy, brain reaction, slow brain reaction, brain intellect, iq testing, speed reading, genius, dyslexia, mental challenges, mental research, mental health, cognitive performance, brain activity evaluations, brain reaction, brain stimulus, positive thinking, negative thinking, seasonal affective disorder, alzimers, alzheimers, senility, brain waves research, human senses, seeing, hearing, vision, human brain maps.
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What is PET?
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) is a non-invasive diagnostic scanning technique that provides researchers and clinicians with visual images of organ function. PET scans can detect biochemical changes in body tissues before structural damage occurs from disease. This information allows clinicians to be proactive in their treatments and enables researchers to detect early biomarkers of disease that can aid diagnosis and advance drug development. (source:http://petcenter.yale.edu)
We are currently utilizing PET to study the serotonin, norepinephrine, and cannabinoid neurotransmitter systems in the following study populations:
Healthy Controls: male or female subjects between 18-55 years of age, without a history of any type of neurological illness or injury or any current or prior mental health or substance use disorder.
PTSD: male or female subjects, ages 18-55, who are suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Individuals who have had reactions to major traumatic life events are also encouraged to participate.
Depression: male or female subjects, ages 18-55, who are suffering from depression.
Alcohol Dependence: male or female subjects between 18-50 years of age, suffering from alcohol dependence or in partial remission. Subjects may participate in an inpatient or outpatient setting, but must be abstinent from alcohol for 4-6 weeks prior to MR and PET scanning.
| | Aim of Study | Aim of the studies: to examine the association between disorders such as PTSD, depression, and alcohol dependence, and brain function using MRI and PET.
Location of the Study:
Yale University, New Haven, CT and VA Medical Center, West Haven, CT
| | Inclusion Criteria |  We are looking for male or female subjects, ages 18-55, who are healthy or suffering from depression, PTSD, or alcohol dependence. In addition, participants must have a willingness to participate in imaging studies including 1 PET scan and 1 MRI scan.
| | Exclusion Criteria | Individuals on any medication or have medical/neurological illnesses, females who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
| | Area |  Connecticut, CT, Including these cities. Ansonia, Bridgeport, Bristol, Danbury, Derby, Groton, Hartford, Meriden, Middletown, Milford, New Britain, New Haven, New London, Norwalk, Norwich, Shelton, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury, West Haven, Winsted.
| | Duration | Duration 2-3 days, which include one day of screening and evaluation, one to two days for the MRI scan and PET scan. | | Reimbursement | Completion of one-day screening and interview $75
Completion of MRI scan $50
Completion of PET scan $600
Healthy Controls, and those suffering from PTSD or depression are eligible to participate in up to 3 PET studies and make up to a total of $2175.
Those suffering from alcohol dependence are eligible to participate in up to 2 PET studies and make up to a total of $1450.
| | Other Info | The studies will consist of one screening session followed by one magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and up to 3 positron emission tomography (PET) studies to measure brain function. Participation in the study will last approximately 2-3 days, depending on availability and scheduling.
| | Notes | APPLY BELOW NOW |
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