The aim of the present study is to investigate changes in neural activity (BOLD signal), as measured using fMRI, in brain areas associated with emotional and working memory during task performance after single-dose administration of a novel selective alpha2c adrenoceptor antagonist (ORM-12741) in healthy volunteers. Further, it will be explored whether ORM-12741 affects connectivity between brain areas in rest, as measured using fMRI, and cognitive performance in the sample under investigation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
68
UCT Dept. Psychiatry & Mental Health / CUBIC
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Effect of ORM-12741 on BOLD signal in fMRI of the brain areas associated with emotional memory
Time frame: 1-1.5 hours post medication intake
Effect of ORM-12741 on BOLD signal in fMRI of the brain areas associated with working memory
Time frame: 1-1.5 hours post medication intake
Effect of ORM-12741 on connectivity measures between brain areas as measured with BOLD signal in fMRI obtained in a resting state
Time frame: 1.5-2 hours post medication intake
Effect of ORM-12741 on memory task performance (as measured by accuracy and response latency)
Time frame: 1-3 hours post medication intake
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