: NYU Langone seeks healthy adult volunteers for MRI research study

New York City NY

Description

NYULMC is seeking healthy volunteers ages 18-85 with no history/diagnosis of brain disorders to participate in a voluntary IRB-approved MRI research study at NYU’s Center for Biomedical Imaging located in the midtown Manhattan. The proposed study will evaluate blood vessel changes in the brain and whether this information could be used in the future to treat brain disorders. This research study does not aim to treat or cure any disorder at time of participation. Your participation involves 1 visit that consists of a 1 hour MRI of the brain with contrast (dye). You will be compensated for your participation. You will not be eligible if:  you have any metal or implants in your body (e.g., IUDs, breast implants, or irremovable piercings)  you have had a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, dementia, serious cardiovascular illnesses, or serious metabolic diseases  you have a history of iron-overload diseases such as hemochromatosis or thalassemia  you have a history of cirrhosis  you have had a blood transfusion or major surgery within the last two months  BMI >30  you are not aged 18-85 Please contact the study coordinator, Justin, for more details.