Early brain development after prenatal methamphetamine (“ice”) exposure: a longitudinal MR study

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1. Additional Topic(s)

   Brain development

2. Additional Topic(s)

   Methamphetamine

3. Additional Topic(s)

   Prenatal exposure

4. Resource Description

   We aim to evaluate brain development in children using brain scans (Magnetic Resonance Imaging techniques) and mental function tests that are performed with paper and pencils. We hope the results will determine whether methamphetamine ("ice") exposure prenatally affects brain development.

5. Contact

   Anderson, Lynn

6. PI

   Chang, Linda

7. Topic

   substance-related disorder

8. Topic

   Brain development

9. Topic

   Neurotransmitter metabolic process

10. Study Population

    Children between the ages of 3 and 4 years old, whether or not they were exposed to methamphetamine during the mother's pregnancy.

11. Performed by

    Linda Chang Laboratory