Ultrasound Study

Purpose: To show that LIFUP neuromodulation on the amygdala changes emotion processing (as measures using functional MRI) in healthy individuals. LIFUP neuromodulation inhibition parameters targeted to the amygdala would reduce amygdala BOLD signal changes compared to excitation parameters during the emotion faces task.

Inclusion Criteria

• Must be right-handed
• Must be illicit drug-free at the time of scanning as appropriate (verified by negative urine drug screen)
• Must be healthy (without medical, neurological, psychiatric illness)
• Must be psychotropic medication free (≥ 14 days)

Exclusion Criteria

• Must not be a smoker
• Females must not be pregnant or nursing
• Must not suffer from claustrophobia
• Must not meet exclusion criteria for MRI scanning (i.e., non- fixed magnetizable objects)
• Must not have ongoing, chronic, or relapsing/remitting medical, psychiatric (absence of both DSM-IV Axis I disorders), or neurological illness as determined by a combination of history, medical record, and/or examination.

Contact

Phone: (713) 486-MOOD / (713) 486-6663
Email: [email protected]