The Cholinergic System and Cognition

Dr. Lauri Tuominen, Dr. Synthia Guimond and their team are looking for participants for this study on the cholinergic system and cognition. The purpose of this study is to use brain imaging to better understand the mechanisms of memory in people who live with mental health disorders, such as schizophrenia. Read the participation requirements below to see if you are eligible to participate. If you are interested in participating, please reach out to our research assistant, Cecelia Shvetz.

Thank you for your interest in supporting mental health research!

Eligibility Requirements

Age range    

18-55 years old

Gender    

All genders

Individuals are eligible if they

  • Have no history of psychiatric illness, substance abuse, or alcohol abuse
  • Have no other history of significant health problems

OR

  • Have a current diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
  • Have no other history of significant health problems

Location    

The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research, affiliated with the University of Ottawa
1145 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON

Recruitment via

  • Self-Referral (by participant)

Principal Investigators

Dr. Lauri Tuominen and Dr. Synthia Guimond

What will you be asked to do?

As a participant in this study, you will be asked to commit a total of about 10 hours of your time. You will undergo a clinical assessment, participate in memory and brain games, and undergo 2 brain scans and 1 heart scan.

Interested in participating?

Thank you for your interest in contributing to mental health research. Please reach out using the contact information below to get started.

Contact    

Cecelia Shvetz
(613) 722-6521 ext. 6446
Cecelia.Shvetz@theroyal.ca

Brain Imaging Centre

Brain Imaging Centre

The Royal's Brain Imaging Centre is a state-of-the art research facility featuring a positron emission tomography-magnetic resonance imaging (PET-MRI) machine -- the first of its kind in Canada dedicated solely to mental health and neuroscience research.  With brain imaging, we are making important strides towards making the invisible visible when it comes to mental illness; demonstrating that like any other medical condition, depression and related mental health disorders have an objective biology.