Brain scan study measuring glutamate and GABA
This study uses MRI to measure certain chemicals in the brain (glutamate and GABA) and see how they are metabolized. You may be able to join if you are healthy, can safely have an MRI, and meet the specific enrollment requirements.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 65 years old
- Be able to sign consent paperwork in writing
- Be generally healthy based on your history, exam, and lab tests
- You must be enrolled in Protocol 01-M-0254 or Protocol 17-M-0181
- You cannot have a current mental health diagnosis that affects Axis 1
- You must be able to have an MRI for about 2.5 hours (can lie flat; no MRI-safety metal)
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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