Researchers are using MRI brain imaging to learn more about how depression affects the brain, and are seeking healthy adult volunteers ages 18-50 to serve as a comparison group.

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ages 18-50
• In good general health
• No current or past diagnosis of depression
• Able to commute to Needham, MA

Overall Duration

• 1 in-person screening visit to confirm eligibility.
• 2 MRI study visits, spaced about 1 year apart.

In the Study

• Participants complete a screening visit to confirm they meet study criteria.
• At each of the 2 MRI visits, participants undergo a brain MRI scan and complete some questionnaires.
• The same healthy-volunteer procedures are repeated at the second visit about a year later, so researchers can look at changes over time.

As a participant, you can receive up to $300 for completing the screening visit and both MRI study visits.

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.