Brain Research Study of Estrogen

Study Name:

(Biophysical basis of functional MRI study 4—estrogen effects)

General Information

Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers are doing research to study estrogen’s effects on brain activation as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Estrogen levels vary over the course of the menstrual cycle. The study measures estrogen levels and uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to examine brain function.

This study does not involve radiation or treatment. Subjects will be asked questions about their medical and psychiatric history and about their menstrual cycle patterns. Subjects will be asked to provide a blood sample and undergo MRI studies.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you are:

Female
Age 18-25

You are not eligible to participate in this study if you:

Currently use a hormone-based birth control method (such as birth control pills, Nuva-Ring, Ortha-Erva patch, or Depo-Provera) or have used such a method within the past six months
Have a history of drug or alcohol abuse
Have a psychiatric illness such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder
Are pregnant

*Please contact study personnel for further requirements.

Time Requirements and Payment

The study usually requires 2 visits to Vanderbilt University Medical Center on different days. Each visit takes about 4 hours. You will be paid $40 for each day of your study participation.

For Information and Participation

Call Kim Morton, B.S.N., R.N. at 615-322-4187

Study Sponsor

This study is supported by a grant from National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering to Dr. John Gore www.vuiis.vanderbilt.edu/Personnel/Gore_J.html. Dr. Cowan is a co-investigator working with Dr. Gore in conducting this study.

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: Brain Research Study of Estrogen (Biophysical basis of functional MRI study 4—estrogen effects) General Information Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers are doing research to study estrogen’s effects on brain activation as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Estrogen levels vary over the course of the menstrual cycle. The study measures estrogen levels and uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to examine brain function. This study does not involve radiation or treatment. Subjects will be asked questions about their medical and psychiatric history and about their menstrual cycle patterns. Subjects will be asked to provide a blood sample and undergo MRI studies. Basic Eligibility Requirements You may be eligible to participate in this study if you are: Female Age 18-25 You are not eligible to participate in this study if you: Currently use a hormone-based birth control method (such as birth control pills, Nuva-Ring, Ortha-Erva patch, or Depo-Provera) or have used such a method within the past six months Have a history of drug or alcohol abuse Have a psychiatric illness such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder Are pregnant Please contact study personnel for further requirements. Time Requirements and Payment The study usually requires 2 visits to Vanderbilt University Medical Center on different days. Each visit takes about 4 hours. You will be paid $40 for each day of your study participation. For Information and Participation Call Kim Morton, B.S.N., R.N. at 615-322-4187 Study Sponsor This study is supported by a grant from National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering to Dr. John Gore www.vuiis.vanderbilt.edu/Personnel/Gore_J.html. Dr. Cowan is a co-investigator working with Dr. Gore in conducting this study. 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.