MR Analysis of Persistent CNS Damage in Human MDMA Users

Study Name:

MR Analysis of Persistent CNS Damage in Human MDMA Users

Vanderbilt University researchers are recruiting adults 18-35 years of age who have used recreational drugs, such as Ecstasy and marijuana, in order to study the effect of prior drug use on brain functioning.

Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, which is short for 3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine is a popular recreational drug that may have long-lasting effects on the human brain. This study seeks to explore the nature of Ecstasy’s effect on the human brain.

Participants in the study will provide a blood, urine, and breath sample (breath sample for alcohol testing), answer medical, mental health, and drug use questionnaires, and undergo a brief physical exam, MRI scans.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

*Please contact study personnel for further requirements.

You may be eligible to participate in this if you:

· Are a healthy adult, 18-35 years of age

· Have used at least one recreational drug during your lifetime

· Meet other inclusion criteria related to physical and mental health

Time Requirements and Payment

It is expected that this study will require up to three hours per day on three days. You will be paid up to $150.00 for your participation.

Information and Participation

This study is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health via the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

This study is conducted by Ronald Cowan, M.D., Ph.D.

Please contact J. Gavin Lillevig at James.G.Lillevig@vanderbilt.edu or by phone at 615-936-1013 for more information.

Directions to the Psychiatric Neuroimaging Program

Coming from the south:

Take I-65 north

Take Exit 81, Wedgewood Ave.

Turn left off the Exit 81 ramp onto Wedgewood

Go approximately 1.5 miles and turn right on 23rd Ave. South. There is not a stoplight at this intersection.

Take an immediate left into the parking lot of the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital.

You may park in the parking lot for the building but make sure you acquire a parking permit from the receptionist on the 1st floor.

Take the elevator tower (across from the lobby) to the third floor. Take a left out of the elevator and go down the hall for the entire length of the building. Here, you will reach a split in the hallway by a second set of elevators. Go left and enter through the door on the right marked "Psychiatric Neuroimagining Program" in Suite 3057.






	Return to Study Information Page Study Name: MR Analysis of Persistent CNS Damage in Human MDMA Users Vanderbilt University researchers are recruiting adults 18-35 years of age who have used recreational drugs, such as Ecstasy and marijuana, in order to study the effect of prior drug use on brain functioning. Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, which is short for 3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine is a popular recreational drug that may have long-lasting effects on the human brain. This study seeks to explore the nature of Ecstasy’s effect on the human brain. Participants in the study will provide a blood, urine, and breath sample (breath sample for alcohol testing), answer medical, mental health, and drug use questionnaires, and undergo a brief physical exam, MRI scans. Basic Eligibility Requirements Please contact study personnel for further requirements. You may be eligible to participate in this if you: · Are a healthy adult, 18-35 years of age · Have used at least one recreational drug during your lifetime · Meet other inclusion criteria related to physical and mental health Time Requirements and Payment It is expected that this study will require up to three hours per day on three days. You will be paid up to $150.00 for your participation. Information and Participation This study is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health via the National Institute on Drug Abuse. This study is conducted by Ronald Cowan, M.D., Ph.D. Please contact J. Gavin Lillevig at* James.G.Lillevig@vanderbilt.edu or by phone at 615-936-1013 for more information. Directions to the Psychiatric Neuroimaging Program Coming from the south: Take I-65 north Take Exit 81, Wedgewood Ave. Turn left off the Exit 81 ramp onto Wedgewood Go approximately 1.5 miles and turn right on 23rd Ave. South. There is not a stoplight at this intersection. Take an immediate left into the parking lot of the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. You may park in the parking lot for the building but make sure you acquire a parking permit from the receptionist on the 1st floor. Take the elevator tower (across from the lobby) to the third floor. Take a left out of the elevator and go down the hall for the entire length of the building. Here, you will reach a split in the hallway by a second set of elevators. Go left and enter through the door on the right marked "Psychiatric Neuroimagining Program" in Suite 3057.