Studying the Effects Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) Has on Aggression
Official Title
Nitrous Oxide and Cortico-Limbic Function in Aggression (Laughing Gas Study or LGS).
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to see how laughing gas (nitrous oxide) changes brain activity in study participants with and without “anger issues”. Brain activity is measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
The length of time you will be involved in this study will be 4-8 weeks.
Could this study be right for you?
- You are a medically healthy man or woman
- You are between the ages of 21 and 55 years of age
- Do not abuse alcohol or other drugs
- With a current history of “anger issues”
- Able to complete study sessions during the week