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STUDY BASICS

Are you 18-45 years old and currently have, or have had in the past, a problem with heroin use? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers examine the role of a protein used by the brain to pass messages between cells. Study includes interviews, and MRI, PET, and CT scanning. Eligible participants must be medication-free (birth control OK). Compensation provided.


IRB: STUDY19060134
- Imaging nociceptive opioid peptide (NOP) receptors in opioid use disorders

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 45
Duration
VISITS:  At least 3 visits
Location
LOCATION:  UPMC Presbyterian & Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC).
Compensation
COMPENSATION:  Up to $700 & paid parking
Location
PHONE NUMBER: 1-866-438-8230
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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.