Prepping for a Scan
YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY:
- If you have metal that is not MRI safe at 3T in your body from surgery, or have worked with metal that may have resulted in metal shavings in your eye
- If you are claustrophobic
- For brain imaging, if you have permanent metal retainers or braces (fillings are fine)
When you come to scan, please
- Wear comfortable clothing that do not contain metal (e.g., underwire bras, underwear with metallic threads including dry fit clothing)
- Do not wear makeup with metal flakes including eye makeup
- remove body piercings and jewelry
Prior to scan, please make sure the researcher is aware of
- the use of medication patches
- if using an IUD (including the brand)
- if you have any medical implants (e.g., screws or plates)
- if you require glasses to correct vision (and you do not wear contacts); bring prescription
- if you wear a medication patch (e.g., what is it, location)