https://pittplusme.org/study/healthycontrol
Imaging CRF x NOP Interactions in Alcohol Use Disorder - Healthy controls
STUDY BASICS
Pitt research is seeking 18-55-year-olds as healthy controls in a research study. The purpose of this research study is to examine nociceptin which is a protein in the brain that regulates stress and promotes relapse. The study spans 2-4 weeks involving an interview, an MRI, and 2 PET/CT scans. Compensation is provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of this research study is to examine nociceptin which is a protein in the brain that regulates stress and promotes relapse. You are being asked to take part as a healthy control in a research study
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
18 to 55 years old
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Participation will span 2-4 weeks and includes an interview, an MRI, and 2 PET/CT scans.
IRB: STUDY25050039B
- Does a hyperactive nociceptin opioid peptide receptor system promote relapse in heavy drinking AUD subjects: a [C-11]NOP-1A and hydrocortisone PET study
MEET THE RESEARCHER
Rajesh Narendran
Dr. Rajesh Narendran, MD, is an Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Narendran specializes in using positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracers to understand the neurochemical abnormalities in stress-related and addictive disorders in humans. Aside from his work in research, Dr. Narendran is a fully licensed PA physician and a board-certified psychiatrist who treats drug/alcohol addicted and psychiatric patients at the UPMC WPIC re:solve crisis center.