Effects of Diacetylmorphine (DAM) on Brain Function and Stress Response

Summary

The aims of the study are to investigate the effects of diacetylmorphin (heroin) on brain using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), coupled with measurements of cortisol concentrations and neurophysiological stress parameters during the presentation of emotional and cognitive stimuli in patients with heroin dependence.

Timeline

Start

2010-03

Primary completion

2010-12

Completion

2012-02

Drugs

Indications