Brain Imaging and Synaptic Plasticity
- Study HIC#:2000029552
- Last Updated:11/29/2023
Are you between 21 and 60 years old?
Do you currently use cocaine?
You may be eligible to participate in 3-week paid brain imaging inpatient study plus outpatient follow-ups. This is not a treatment study. Compensation up to $2,500
We are also seeking healthy controls aged 21-60 years old for outpatient brain imaging and computer tasks. Compensation up to $750.
For more information email cnrustudies@gmail.com or call our recruitment line at (203) 903-7795 and leave a message.
- Age21 years - 60 years
- GenderBoth
Contact Us
For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact:
CNRU Studies Recruitment
- Phone Number: 1-203-903-7795
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Trial Purpose and Description
The purpose of this research study is to measure synaptic density in the brain comparing individuals with cocaine use disorder to healthy controls.
Eligibility Criteria
One group will have current Cocaine Use Disorder, the other group will be Healthy Controls
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 21-60 years
- Physically healthy by medical history, physical, neurological, ECG and laboratory examinations
- For females, a negative serum pregnancy test
- For CUD: DSM-5 criteria for Cocaine Use Disorder and positive urine toxicology showing recent use
- For HC: Negative urine toxicology
Exclusion Criteria:
- DSM-5 criteria for other substance use disorders (e.g., alcohol, opiates, sedative hypnotics), except for nicotine
- A primary DSM-5 Axis I major psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, etc.) as determined by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5)
- A history of significant and/or uncontrolled medical or neurological illness
- Current use of psychotropic and/or potentially psychoactive prescription medications
- Medical contraindications to MRI procedure
