Gauging Of Light Dependent Experiences Through Neuroimaging (GOLDEN)

Completed

Conditions studied: Compulsive and Infrequent Tanners

In brief

In the proposed study, the investigators will assess the brain's dopamine response to UVR light in individuals who use tanning beds both frequently and infrequently.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01761032

Run by

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

People needed

22

Starts

2013-01-01

Expected to finish

2014-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-09-12

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 40. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Between ages 21-40
• Tan at least twice weekly over the last year (Frequent Tanners)
• Tan less than twice a week over the last year (Infrequent Tanners)
• Meet modified DSM-IV criteria for Frequent Tanners

You may not qualify if…

• Medications that effect brain functioning
• Other medical or psychiatric disorders that may affect neural functioning.
• Drug and Alcohol abuse or dependence
• Pregnancy

Where it is running

• UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Division on Addictions — Dallas, Texas, United States

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