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MR-PET Brain Imaging Study for Individuals with Movement and Compulsive Disorders
This project is not recruiting.
Overview
What we are studying
The Massachusetts General Hospital is conducting a study investigating the structure and function of the brain of adults with movement and compulsive disorders using MR-PET scans. Patients must be between the ages 18 and 40, with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or Tourette Syndrome. The study includes one screening visit and one scanning visits at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging.
Why it is important
To determine the relationship compulsive or movement disorders and neuroinflammation in the brain.
What we hope to accomplish
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Who can participate
Patients must be between the ages 18 and 40, diagnosed with either Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or Tourette Syndrome and healthy controls.
Healthy Volunteers
Healthy volunteers are eligible for this study
Healthy volunteers must be between the ages of 18-40 years old.
What you may be asked to do
The study includes participation in one screening visit and one scanning visit at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging.
Project activities may include:
- Survey
- Office visit
- Blood draw
- Injection or IV
- MRI scan
- PET scan
Estimated Time Commitment
6 hours over 2 sessions
What You May Get
Participants will receive $200 for their time and parking validation.
Location
Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
149 Thirteenth Street, Charlestown, MA
Travel
- Parking available
- Parking reimbursed
- Accessible by public transportation
Travel and Parking Details
Additional Information
Funding Source
- Other