Dr. Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D.
Claim this profileNational Institute on Drug Abuse
Studies Healthy Subjects
Studies Nicotine Addiction
11 reported clinical trials
21 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D. is currently running
Neuropharmacological Imaging
for Addiction
Background: \- Functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques have allowed researchers to map and study how the brain works when at rest and when engaged in specific tasks. MRI scans have provided more information about how drugs affect the brain, and about how drug addiction changes the brain and influences behavior, mood, and thinking processes. To better understand the underlying mechanism of drug addiction and to develop strategies for more effective treatment, researchers are interested in developing new MRI techniques to study the effects of addiction on the brain. Objectives: \- To develop new functional and structural MRI techniques, and to evaluate their potential use in brain imaging studies related to addiction. Eligibility: * Individuals between 18 and 80 years of age. * Participants may be smokers or nonsmokers, and may use drugs or not use drugs. Design: * During the initial screening, participants will complete questionnaires about family and personal history, drug use, and other information as required by the researchers. Participants who will be asked to complete tasks during the MRI scan will be shown how to perform these tasks before the scanning session. * Before each study session, participants may be asked to complete some or all of the following: questions about their drug use during the last week, a breathalyzer test, a urine drug-use assessment, a urine pregnancy test, or a measure of carbon monoxide. Participants will also provide blood samples before the start of the scan. * For each scanning session, participants will have an MRI scan that will last approximately 2 hours. * MRI scans may include specific tasks to be performed during the scan, or an experiment that studies the brain's response to carbon dioxide....
Recruiting1 award N/A3 criteria
TMS
for Drug Addiction
Background: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is form of non-invasive brain stimulation. It is approved to treat depression. TMS may help decrease drug craving. It is important to understand how TMS affects the brain. Such a better understanding would help to design ways to treat drug addiction. Objectives: To learn how TMS affects the brain when it stimulates an area in the front of the brain. Also, to see how the stimulation affects the area stimulated and other connected areas. Eligibility: Healthy, right-handed adults ages 18-60 who are non-drug users. Design: Participants will be screened under protocol 06-DA-N415. Participants will have at least 3 visits. The first visit will last about 3 hours. All other visits will last up to 6 hours. Participants cannot use drugs or alcohol at least 24 hours before a visit. They cannot have more than half a cup of a caffeinated drink at least 12 hours before a visit. Each visit will include a brief medical history update, urine test for drugs and pregnancy (if female), a breath test for alcohol and smoking, and questionnaires. Participants will have a TMS orientation visit. A wire coil will be placed on the head. An electrical current will pass through the coil to create a magnetic pulse that stimulates the brain. The other visits will include 2 sessions of TMS-MRI. Participants will lie on a table that slides into a cylinder. The TMS coil and the MRI coil will be placed over the head. Pictures will be taken of the brain with and without stimulation. Participants will complete a questionnaire about how they feel before and after each TMS session and in a follow-up call 2-3 weeks after their last session. ...
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More about Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D.
Clinical Trial Related22 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 11 trials as a Principal Investigator · 7 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D. has experience with
- Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program
- Magnetom Prisma Fit 3T Scanner
- MagPro X100 Magnetic Stimulator
- Transcranial Rotating Magnetic Stimulator
- Magnetom Prisma Fit 3T Scanner (Siemens)
- Cognitive Task Development And Implementation
Breakdown of trials Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D. has run
Healthy Subjects
Nicotine Addiction
Smoking Addiction
Vaping
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Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D. specialize in?
Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D. focuses on Healthy Subjects and Nicotine Addiction. In particular, much of their work with Healthy Subjects has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D. currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D. is currently recruiting for 7 clinical trials in Baltimore Maryland. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D. has studied deeply?
Yes, Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D. has studied treatments such as Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program, Magnetom Prisma Fit 3T Scanner, MagPro X100 Magnetic Stimulator.
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