Studies related to mental health

MRI measurements of OEF

map-marker.pngSt. Joseph's Hospital B5-233c

Despite only comprising 2% of body weight, the brain uses 20% of the oxygen you inhale. Because of its high energy demands, maintaining oxygen consumption is key to maintaining brain health and function. This study is focused on assessing how well oxygen consumption in the brain can be measured by MRI. It will be conducted on a PET/MRI system to compare the MR images of oxygen consumption to those obtained with the gold standard, positron emission tomography (PET).

Adults 20 to 60 years old

Healthy volunteers

MRI compatible

 

Mood and Eating Patterns in Adults

map-marker.pngWestern Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB)

Do you struggle with out of control eating episodes? The PEAR Lab is looking for female volunteers (aged 18-50 years) who engage in binge eating to participate in a study on mood and eating behaviours.

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Females

Adults 18 to 50 years old

Healthy Volunteers including those who Engage in Binge Eating

 

Peer Study

map-marker.pngWestminster Hall (WH)

The PEAR Lab at Western University is conducting a study to examine associations between peer relationships and eating disorders among female adolescents.

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Females

Adolescents 13 to 17 years old

Healthy volunteers and volunteers with eating disorders