Study about brain inflammation in meth dependency-Volunteers needed

Portland OR

Description

VA IRB: 4141 OHSU IRB: 18176 Study about brain inflammation in meth dependency-Volunteers needed Study visits will include interviews, surveys, MRI brain scans, PET brain scans, taking a study drug for 6 weeks, and tests of concentration, memory, and problem solving. Participation will last for 7 visits over about 2 months Participation is strictly voluntary and confidential Participants are paid $610 in the form of prepaid debit cards for completing all study visits. To participate, you should: • be between 18 and 55 years old • have a recent history of methamphetamine dependence (within 4 weeks) • 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 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