Is it OK if I forward this to interested friends who are not on the list?
Also, "As a precaution, we advise you to tell us if there is any
chance that you may be pregnant."; is this likely to be a major
problem within the group you're recruiting? :-)
Cheers,
H
On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 11:33 AM, Vagelis Zois <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Dear Colleagues,
> "Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Neuropsychological correlates in
> Alcohol dependence: Identification of candidate biomarkers for relapse"
> Circular email for recruitment of volunteers for study 08/H0807/5 approved
> by the Institute of Psychiatry & South London and Maudsley NHS Trust
> Research Ethics Committee. This project contributes to the college's role in
> conducting research and teaching research methods. You are under no
> obligation to reply to this email, however if you choose to, participation,
> in this research is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.
> This is a clinical study investigating recovery from Alcohol dependence. We
> are looking for healthy (no history of physical or psychiatric condition),
> male volunteers aged 30 to 60, English native speakers, with a light
> drinking history; not drinking any alcohol more than once a month. Not
> intoxicated more than 10 times in a lifetime (intoxicated equals 5 or more
> drinks for male, 4 or more drinks for female). We are interested in
> comparing the amount of change in neuropsychological, physiological
> (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and genetic measures over a one month period in
> alcohol dependent patients with non-alcohol dependent, non-drinking or light
> drinking individuals.
> You will be invited to attend an appointment at the Centre for Neuroimaging
> Sciences in Denmark Hill. The assessment will involve an MRI scan, a full
> neuropsychological assessment (Memory, Attention, Language, Concentration,
> IQ estimate), some paper and pencil questionnaire measures (Depression,
> Anxiety and Alcohol related) and finally a blood sample for genetic analysis
> (50ml - approximately 10 teaspoons). The duration of the assessment will be
> approximately 4.5 hrs and it is possible to complete these tests in two
> separate days as some people might find 3 hours too long and tiring.
> Approximately 28 days following the 1st visit, you will be invited to attend
> a 2nd appointment which will be almost identical to the 1st. A
> neuropsychological evaluation, MRI scan and a blood sample will take place.
> The neuropsychological evaluation will not be as long as the first. You will
> be reimbursed for your time. An information sheet is available and will be
> provided with detailed explanation of the study prior to consent.
> Please note that the MRI scanner consists of a powerful magnet, which may
> attract metallic objects. You must NOT have a scan if you have received
> metal injuries to the eye, had metallic objects (including clips) inserted
> to your body at an operation (pacemakers), fear of enclosed spaces, weigh
> more than 220 lbs (100kgls), has facial tattoos, extensive dental work, or
> has received a shotgun injury. As a precaution, we advise you to tell us if
> there is any chance that you may be pregnant.
> All participant information will be kept anonymous and held confidentially
> in line with the UK Data Protection Act 1998.
> If you are interested or require more information please do not hesitate to
> email on [log in to unmask] or alternatively you can call on 0207 848
> 0843.
> Thank you very much for your time reading this
> Kind Regards
> Mr Evangelos (Vagelis) Zois
>
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