Brain Imaging Studies
Join a Research Study: Enrolling locally from the Washington, D.C. metro region
To find out if you qualify, email the study team (imagingstudies@nih.gov) or call 301-402-6142 [TTY: 711].
Click here to see if you are eligible.
Several research studies are measuring proteins in the brain using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) technology to better understand the biological basis of mental illness and to eventually pave the way for new treatments.
These studies are enrolling eligible health volunteers between the ages 18 – 70 years, who are in good health (without a current or history of mental or neurological illness), are free of certain medical conditions (call to find out), and who can lay still for up to 3 hours.
Study participation may include: One to five study visits (outpatient); Physical examination, medical history; EKG; blood tests; PET imaging (brain scan(s)); MRI imaging (brain scans); intravenous and/or arterial lines to inject an investigational drug or to withdraw blood.
The studies are conducted at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Md. Transportation is provided for those who live in the local DC, MD, VA metro area. There is no cost to participate. Compensation may be provided.
Click here to see if you are eligible.
To find out if you qualify, email the study team (imagingstudies@nih.gov) or call 301-402-6142 [TTY: 711].
Study Identifiers
- NIMH Protocol Number: 000676-M
- ClinicalTrials.gov Study Number: 05703685
Investigator(s): Robert Innis, M.D., Ph.D.