The purpose of this study is to validate \[11C\]ORM-13070 as an alpha2C-adrenoceptor imaging agent for human positron emission tomography (PET) studies of brain alpha2C-adrenoceptor occupancy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
10
Administration of a single dose of 5-150 micrograms of atipamezole as an intravenous infusion
A single dose of 1.2 mg/kg of atomoxetine administered orally
A single dose of ketamine (approximately 60 mg) administered as an intravenous infusion
University of Turku, Clinical Research Services Turku CRST
Turku, Finland
University of Turku, Turku PET Centre
Turku, Finland
Receptor occupancy
PET tracer (interventional drug) uptake in the brain is measured for 30 minutes by PET after various pharmacological and physiological pre-treatments.
Time frame: 30 minutes
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30-45 min cold pressor test of the foot
Insulin administered as an intravenous infusion to induce hypoglycemia
A single dose of placebo (capsules) administered orally