SUBJECT LINE

HEALTHY MEN AND WOMEN

Study

CSF INFLAMMATION AND AGGRESSION

Principal Investigator

Emil Coccaro M.D.

Study Description

The University of Chicago is conducting a research study examining the differences in people who do NOT have a history of aggressive behavior and people who do have a history of aggressive behavior. This study involves a series of three (3) visits. You will receive a confidential, no-cost, evaluation to see if you qualify to enter. Study procedures include: blood collection for plasma and gene expression, medical/physical examination, screening interview, fMRI scan of your brain, and a lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). During an fMRI scan we will look at how the brain works in social and emotional situations in people who do NOT have a history of aggressive behavior. The Clinical Research Center (CRC) will also perform a lumbar puncture to examine certain inflammatory markers in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). You will be compensated for selected research procedures and may receive up to $400 over the time of the study in addition to reimbursement for parking or public transportation costs.

Eligibility

  • Healthy Men and Women with NO history of aggressive behavior and NOT taking any psychiatric medication.

  • Between the ages of 21 and 55.

  • Meet other eligibility requirements as outlined by the research protocol.

    Duration of study

    3 visits

    Compensation

    Up to $400.00 over course of study.

    Contact

    Call: (773) 834-4457

    Or follow the link below to fill out preliminary questions via Survey Monkey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HC_CNPRU



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