🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-08-21

Studies of Blood Flow to the Brain During Thought (NCT00001360)

Regional Cerebral Blood Flow Studies of Object Perception, Identification, Localization, and Memory

🟢 Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to use brain imaging technology to measure changes in blood flow to areas in the brain as individuals perform intellectual tasks. This study will use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine blood flow to areas of the brain as participants engage in tasks associated with visual perception, visual recognition, and memory.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center — Bethesda, Maryland

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center — Bethesda, Maryland

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (301) 827-5157

Email: nimhlbcvolunteer@mail.nih.gov

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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