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Investigating the effects of cortisol on the storage of emotional memory
University College London, GB
You would be asked to come to UCL on a single occasion. As part of the study you watch a ‘stressful film’, take hydrocortisone or placebo and complete some questionnaires and computer tasks. You should be aware that the film contains graphic scenes including sexual and interpersonal violence...
- 4 Hour(s) to complete
- £37
- Experiment
- 1-19 Torrington Pl, Fitzrovia, London WC1E 7HB, UK
11 August 2019 Requirements- Women who are using a hormone based contraceptive (for at least one month)
- Aged 18 – 35 years
- Fluent in English
- Do NOT have any current mental health problems
- Do NOT have cardio-respiratory problems or any serious medical condition
- Do NOT regularly use any psychoactive drugs (other than alcohol, caffeine and tobacco)
- Are NOT a daily smoker or drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week
- Please DO NOT take part if your would be particularly distressed by graphic scenes of sexual and interpersonal violence or feel faint at the sight of blood
- (Please note that these are not the only criteria for taking part and we will need to ask you some questions over the telephone to confirm you are eligible to take part)
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Migraine brain imaging study (fMRI & MEG)
University College London, GB
Do you suffer with migraines?
A two-part brain imaging study exploring migraine. By volunteering you will help us to gain important new insights into disease processes taking place in the migraine brain.- 4 Hour(s) to complete
- Cash (£40+)
- Experiment
- 12 Queen Square, Holborn, London WC1N 3AR, UK
25 July 2019 Requirements- We are looking for participants who have been given a diagnosis of migraine by a medical health professional (eg GP, Neurologist)
- No other neurological or psychiatric condition apart from migraine
- No impairment of hearing
- Normal or correct to normal vision
- MRI safe ( We will ask for you to take a screener to make sure)
- Age 18-40
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Cognitive Training Study
University College London, GB
We are looking for healthy participants, aged 18-60, with no history of neurological or psychiatric illness. Participants will be paid £20 for completing the experiment.
You will be asked to attend the lab for two testing sessions of 1 hour, seven days apart, during which you will complete...- 2 Day(s) to complete
- £20 Cash
- Experiment
- Alexandra House, 17-19 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AZ, UK
23 July 2019 Requirements- Males and Females
- Aged 18-60
- No history of neurological or psychiatric illness
- Internet connection
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Test your Critical Thinking
University College London, GB
You are invited to take part in a study trialling a new test of critical thinking by comparing it to a previous test.
You will be asked to read two short texts, and to answer some questions analysing their content.
Every participant who completes the tests will receive a $10 USD...- 60 Min(s) to complete
- 10$ Online Shopping voucher
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
22 July 2019 Requirements- You must be 18 years old or over to participate. You must also be a fluent English speaker.
- Please be aware that only US amazon vouchers are available - these cannot be redeemed on amazon platforms in other countries.
- In order for you to receive the $10 USD Amazon voucher reward, you must complete every question with a minimum of 2 complete sentences that give a relevant answer. If your average score across both tests falls into the top 10% of scores, you will also receive a $10 USD Amazon voucher as a prize.
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Brain scan study to investigate memory
University College London, GB
This study uses computer games and brain scanning to understand memory.
It is conducted at UCL and pays up to £90 in cash for a day and a half of work.
If you decide to take part you will attend our research offices on two consecutive days:
- On day 1 you will practice a short game on...- 2 Day(s) to complete
- Cash (£10/hr - up to £90 total)
- Brain imaging (brain scan) study
- Russell Square House, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 5EH, UK
24 June 2019 Requirements- Age 18 - 45
- Willing to play a computer game in a brain scanner for approx 2 hrs.
- Able to see large text on a computer screen without glasses or contact lenses
- No neurological condition or medication
- No mental health condition or medication
- No current use of cannabis or other illicit substances (we will check with saliva swab)
- No tattoos on face or neck, and no tattoos larger than 20cm
- No orthodontic (dental) braces, crowns or dentures (normal fillings are fine)
- No metal implants inside the body (e.g. surgical clips, contraceptive coils)
- All body piercings must be removed.
- No metal clips in hair or metal in hair extensions
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Snacking habit and intention
University College London, GB
We are looking for adults who regularly eat unhealthy snacks and would like to cut down
their snack consumption. You will be asked to fill in a short questionnaire (10
minutes) about your snacking habits and plans to reduce snacking. You will then be sent
links to a shorter questionnaire (3...- 30 Min(s) to complete
- Prize draw
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
20 June 2019 Requirements- Adults
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Power Up for Parents: A pilot study
University College London, GB
This a pilot study to determine the feasibility of a large-scale cluster randomised trial. The author aims to develop and test the feasibility of a web application (called Power Up for Parents or PUfP) to support parents and promote involvement in children and young people (0-24 years) mental...
- 20 Min(s) to complete
- Travel reimbursement
- Online Questionnaire and/or phone or face-to-face Interviews
- Online
14 June 2019 Requirements- Parents or carers;
- Over 18 years old;
- Primary caregivers of a child or young person (up to 24 years) with mental health challenges;
- Comfortable speaking and understanding English;
- Able to have access to a computer, phone or tablet with internet access
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The Healthy Toddler Study (£25 Amazon Voucher!)
University College London, GB
Have you got a 2-3 year old child? We want to hear your thoughts!
Our research team, at University College London, are inviting mums and dads to take part in an exciting research study.
We are looking to gather parent’s perspectives on how to best talk about healthy growth in the early...- 60 Min(s) to complete
- £25 pound amazon voucher
- Interview
- Gower St, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 6BT, UK
07 June 2019 Requirements- We are looking to interview mums or dads of 2 or 3 year old toddlers. Only one parent is required to attend (but if you would both like to come along you are more than welcome!)
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Investigating the effects of cortisol on the storage of emotional memory
University College London, GB
You would be asked to come to UCL on a single occasion. As part of the study you watch a ‘stressful film’, take hydrocortisone or placebo and complete some questionnaires and computer tasks. You should be aware that the film contains graphic scenes including sexual and interpersonal violence...
- 4 Hour(s) to complete
- £37 cash
- Experiment
- 1-19 Torrington Pl, Fitzrovia, London WC1E 7HB, UK
18 May 2019 Requirements- Men and Women
- Aged 18 – 35 years
- Women need to have been taking oral contraceptives for at least one month
- Fluent in English
- Do NOT have any current mental health problems
- Do NOT have cardio-respiratory problems or any serious medical condition
- Do NOT regularly use any psychoactive drugs (other than alcohol, caffeine and tobacco)
- Are NOT a daily smoker or drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week
- Please DO NOT take part if your would be particularly distressed by graphic scenes of sexual and interpersonal violence or feel faint at the sight of blood
- (Please note that these are not the only criteria for taking part and we will need to ask you some questions over the telephone to confirm you are eligible to take part)
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The effect of dopamine on decision making in depressions (£115 - £155)
University College London, GB
We are looking for participants with the experience of persistent low mood/depression to take part in our study on L-DOPA and decision-making. It is a 3-part study (each part will be completed on different days). Session 1 will consist of some questionnaires and structured interviews. Sessions 2...
- 3 Day(s) to complete
- £115 - £155 (bank transfer)
- Experiment
- Alexandra House, 17 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AR, UK
07 May 2019 Requirements- persistent low mood/depression
- no metal/magnetic objects in your body (non-removable piercing, cardiac pacemaker, stimulator, artificial heart valve, brain aneurysm clips, injury involving metal, copper IUD etc)
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Social Brain Study
University College London, GB
The Institute of Neurology at the University College London is currently recruiting participants for the Social Brain Study. This research project takes a neuroscientific approach to understanding how people interact in social situations in order to improve psychological treatment for people...
- 8 Hour(s) to complete
- Cash - £10 per hour + up to £10 performance-based pay+ £30 blood sample
- Experiment
- 26 Bedford Way, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 0AP, UK
27 February 2019 Requirements- You MUST NOT:
- • Be at university OR hold a university degree/equivalent
- You MUST:
- • Be 18 years old or above
- • Be fluent in English
- • Have no current or past neurological or mental illness
- • Have no history of head injury
- • Live in London or on the outskirts
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Binge Eating Research Study
University College London, GB
We are looking for men and women, aged 18-24, who binge on food 1+ times per month and experience a sense of loss-of-control when bingeing, but are otherwise generally well. This psychological research will be conducted at University College London’s Clinical Psychopharmacology Unit.
You will...- 7 Hour(s) to complete
- cash: £85
- Experiment
- 1-19 Torrington Pl, Fitzrovia, London WC1E 7HB, UK
26 February 2019 Requirements- Motivation to reduce binge eating
- Age: 18-24
- Several other eligibility criteria are assessed with the online screening questionnaire.