A study about brain inflammation in meth use-healthy controls needed

Portland OR

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Version date: 11/12/2020 VA IRB: 4141 OHSU IRB: 18176 VA IRB Study Title: Brain Function and Connectivity in Methamphetamine Dependence: The Link to Neuroinflammation and the Effects of Ibudilast A study about brain inflammation in meth use-healthy controls needed Study visits will include interviews, surveys, MRI brain scans, PET brain scans, a blood draw, urine drug screens, and tests of concentration, memory, and problem solving. Participation will last for 2 visits over about 1-2 weeks. Participation is strictly voluntary and confidential Participants are paid $200 in the form of gift cards for completing all study visits. To participate, you should: • be between 18 and 55 years old • have no history of alcohol or drug dependence • be right handed • have no foreign metal objects in your body (except metal from medical procedures) • NOT have participated in a clinical trial drug study in the past 3 months • NOT have donated blood in the past two months • NOT have a bleeding disorder or be taking anticoagulants You may or may not personally benefit from being in this study. However, by serving as a subject, you may help us learn how to benefit patients in the future. All imaging procedures are done for research purposes only and will not be assessed clinically. For more information please call Hoffman Lab at (503) 721-7964 Principal Investigator: Milky Kohno, PhD This study is being conducted at the Portland VA Medical Center, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239 You do NOT need to be a veteran to participate