Measuring a brain chemical in healthy young adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how a brain chemical called GABA is measured in the blood and on brain scans. It aims to find better ways to understand brain function, which could help with future mental and neurological conditions.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 35 years old
- You must be right-handed
- You must be in good general health
- You must be able to have an MRI scan (no metal implants, pacemakers, or other unsafe devices)
- You must not have a history of seizures, epilepsy, fainting, or neurological disease
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