Trial Information

Summary: A Psychological Study of Fear Conditioning and Extinction in Schizophrenia

We are looking for healthy volunteers, 18-65 years old, to participate in a research study of emotional learning and memory at the Massachusetts General Hospital, East Campus, in the Charlestown Navy Yard. You will be paid $100 for your participation. There are two sessions on two consecutive days. The session on day 1 lasts 2-3 hours, and the session on day 2 of the study lasts about 2 hours. During both sessions, you will undergo an emotional learning procedure involving the application of a mild, non-painful, half-second electric current to the fingers. You will also fill out a few short questionnaires.

Eligibility criteria: 18-65 years old, male or female, without a history of a neurologic, psychiatric, or substance abuse disorder.

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.