Early trauma and brain smell test study
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how early childhood trauma affects brain chemistry, specifically a chemical called dopamine, during smelling tasks. You will have brain scans and smell tests to see if your brain reacts differently.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are a non-smoker
- You can speak and read French
- You do not have any condition that affects your sense of smell
- You are not taking any medications (except birth control pills)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You do not have any metal implants or medical devices that would prevent an MRI
- You do not have a psychiatric disorder
- You have not taken part in a study with a radioactive tracer in the past year
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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