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Do you experience obsessions and/or compulsions?
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What is the purpose of the study? |
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Researchers at CAMH are conducting a PET (positron emission tomography) imaging research study to learn more about individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The study will involve 3-4 visits to CAMH and include a screening visit, 1 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, 1 PET scan, and the completion of cognitive tests and questionnaires.
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Who is needed? |
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Individuals with: |
obsessive compulsive disorder |
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Individuals without a mental health or addiction problem:
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Age range: |
18 - 50 |
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Gender: |
All |
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Ethnicity: |
all |
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Other:
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What does the study involve? |
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Number of contacts: |
3-4 vists |
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Time period: |
4-5 weeks |
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Length of contacts: |
17 hours in total |
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Treatment offered:
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No
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Location:
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250 College St.
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Principal Investigator:
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Stefan Kloiber
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Contact information: |
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Phone: |
416-535-8501 x31609 |
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e-mail: |
pet.ocd@camh.ca |
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Website: |
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Flyer:
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Download
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Study end date:
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17 Jun 2027
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REB number: |
097/2023 |
Full study title: |
Investigating the brain endocannabinoid system in obsessive-compulsive disorder |
Keywords: |
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, OCD, Brain imaging, PET |
Study Area: |
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