MRI Scanning

The MRI scanner consists of a long tube, into which the volunteer will slide in while lying on a bed. While in the MRI scanner, his/her cooperation in staying still during the experiments will be needed. In most of the studies, the volunteer will simply need to lie still and relax. However, for some of the studies the volunteer might be required to perform a simple task within the scanner, so as to measure which part of his/her brain is active. The total MRI scan will last 45-60 min.

Possible Risks and Side Effects

There are very few risks and contra-indications for MRI, and the volunteer will be screened for any of those risks before going in the MRI machine. These risks are: severe claustrophobia, pregnancy, cardiac pacemaker, orthodontics (braces) or other non MR-compatible ferromagnetic implants. MRI does not involve x-rays and no contrast agents will be used in the study. Ear protection will be given to protect against scanner noise.