Human Nucleus Accumbens and Associated Brain Networks Using 7T MR Imaging

Overview

About this study

The objective of this study is to utilize ultra-high-field MR neuroimaging to elucidate the structural and functional anatomy of the human nucleus accumbens and associated brain structures in healthy volunteers and in subjects with substance use disorder.

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults aged 18 and older.
  • Adult male and female healthy volunteers.
  • Adult male and female volunteers with diagnosed substance use disorder.
  • Normal subjects must not have any confounding medical conditions.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any ‘undefined’ metallic implants or foreign bodies inside the body.
  • Implanted active devices such as cardiac defibrillators/pacemakers, deep brain stimulators, vagus nerve stimulators, intrathecal pumps, cochlear implants.
  • Devices, or residual parts thereof left in the body such as cardiac pacer wires, which provide life assist, bone growth or pain management.
  • Structural support devices, screws, or wires in bone that are near the spinal cord or temperature sensitive organs.
  • Reconstructive metallic implants near the orbits.
  • External devices, medicinal patches, piercings, jewelry, clothing or hair accessories (such as wigs, weaves and extensions) within to the radiofrequency coil that cannot be removed from the body.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Prisoners.
  • Tattoos located within or near the radiofrequency coil.
  • Permanent facial makeup (for brain scanning).
  • Metallic fragment in the eye.
  • Colored contact lens.
  • Fever / elevated temperature.
  • Suffer from claustrophobia.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 10/27/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Kendall Lee, M.D., Ph.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

RST Neurologic Surgery Research Team

(507) 293-1963

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