Enrolling: Harvard brain scan PEM study — local only

Who:  Michael VanElzakker, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital/ Harvard Medical School is looking for participants living in, or near the Boston area to join his study.
What:  Participants will rest on their backs in a high-resolution MRI machine that is capable of measuring both the concentrations of certain chemicals and the movement of oxygenated blood in the brain. The scanning procedure will be repeated 1-3 days later, after ME symptoms are provoked with an exercise challenge. Participants will be compensated $150 for completion of the study.
 
When:  Ongoing.
 
Where:  Massachusetts General Hospital/ Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (must live near Boston to participate).
 
How to participate:  Email [email protected] or call 617-726-8120.
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