Brain imaging study of energy use and brain chemicals
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses MRI scans to measure how your brain uses energy and how certain brain chemicals are made. It’s for healthy adults and can help researchers understand normal brain chemistry and metabolism.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You are generally healthy and do not have neurological problems (like stroke, dementia, or brain tumors)
- You can read, speak, and understand English, and you agree to sign consent
- You must be able to safely do an MRI (no MRI-blocking implants or devices)
- On scan days, you must not be under the influence of drugs that affect the brain, and you must not be taking anti-seizure medicines
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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