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ALCOHOL AND MEMORY STUDY
University College London, GB
We are looking for healthy individuals aged between 18-50 who are regular social drinkers, (i.e. consume 2 – 3 pints of beer per week without adverse effects), with no history of alcohol misuse or psychiatric illness. The study involves verbal and computerised tasks, and participants will be...
- 150 Min(s) to complete
- £20
- Experiment
- 26 Bedford Way, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 0AP, UK
11 January 2019 Requirements- • Social drinkers (i.e. consume 2 – 3 pints of beer per week without adverse effects)
- • Age 18 -50
- • No history of alcohol/drug misuse, or mental health disorders.
- • No previous head trauma.
- • Not currently using illicit substances or medications that may have an adverse effect when combined with alcohol.
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Quantitative MRI for Anatomical Phenotyping in Parkinson's disease
University College London, GB
Disease course and presentation for Parkinson’s differ widely between individual patients. This study aims to combine novel MRI anatomical imaging techniques with detailed clinical and genetic data to develop tools to develop ways of more accurately diagnosing PD and predicting change.
We...- 3 Hour(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude (Travel Expenses will be reimbursed)
- Observational Study
- Queen Square, London WC1B, UK
09 January 2019 Requirements- Either:
- Non-Parkinson’s disease:
- - Rapid eye movement behavioural disorder diagnosed through an overnight sleep study.
- - Control participants who are otherwise well
- Parkinson’s disease:
- - Diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease made within the last two years
- - No identified cause for Parkinson’s disease (such as genetic, medication related, or due to a brain abnormality such as stroke-related damage)
- +Age between 45-75
- +Able to undergo MRI scanning (i.e. no history of brain surgery, pacemaker, severe claustrophobia)
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Frequent alcohol consumption and reward study at UCL
University College London, GB
Get paid £30 for 2.5 hour research study at University College London about alcohol and reward processing
We are looking for people aged 18-25 who are freqeunt alcohol drinkers to take part in a psychology study.
You would come to UCL for 2 and a half hours. You would complete...- 150 Min(s) to complete
- £30
- Study with questionnaires and computer tasks. No experimental manipulation.
- Bedford Way, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 0AP, UK
07 January 2019 Requirements- Aged 18-25
- Frequently consume alcohol
- Not receiving treatment for a mental health condition
- Not a daily cigarette smoker
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The impact of dieting on cognition
University College London, GB
Do you want to know the impact of dieting on your thinking abilities such as decision making, memory and concentration? If you are on a weight management programme or low calorie diet then please contact us. The study is done online and will take around 15 minutes to complete from the comfort...
- 15 Min(s) to complete
- Prize draw of Amazon vouchers ranging between £20-£100
- Online tasks
- PSC 560 Box 446, APO, AP 96376, United States
05 November 2018 Requirements- On low calorie or weight management plan
- Aged 18-60
- Able to speak and read English, be computer literate and have access to a laptop or PC
- Have corrected or normal vision (to read online tasks)
- Not diagnosed with an eating disorder (past or present)
- No current mental health problem
- Not currently pregnant, diabetic
- Must have been on their chosen diet for at least 4 weeks
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The effects of SSRIs on threat-of-shock potentiated neural circuitry (£50)
University College London, GB
We are looking for participants with either PERSISTENT ANXIETY or NO HISTORY OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS to take part in our research study on the effects of antidepressants on emotional processing. The study will consist of two testing sessions involving behavioural tasks to be completed with...
- 6 Hour(s) to complete
- £50
- Experiment
- Alexandra House, 17 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AR, UK
03 October 2018 Requirements- No history of mental health disorders OR persistent anxiety
- fMRI compatible (including no claustrophobia)
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Helping children cope with everyday stressful situations
University College London, GB
We are looking for children aged 7-10 years to participate in an hour-long experiment, during which they will carry out a mildy-stressful school-like task, such as writing a test. Children will then receive coaching on positive strategies they can use to cope with similar situations they may...
- 60 Min(s) to complete
- Online Shopping voucher
- Experiment
- 26 Bedford Way, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 0AP, UK
08 September 2018 Requirements- Have a child aged 7-10 years
- Live in London
- Speak English fluently
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A study of long-term psychological well-being and cognition
University College London, GB
We are conducting a study into psychological well-being, cognition and drug use. We are looking for people aged 16-17 and 25-29. Overall, you can get paid £340 + travel.
Participants come to UCL for 5 sessions over a 12 months (for £240). And you can take part in two extra MRI sessions...- 12 Month(s) to complete
- £340 in total: £240 for 5 sessions + £100 for 2 MRI sessions
- Experiment
- Gower St, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 6BT, UK
21 March 2018 Requirements- Healthy Volunteer
- No Psychiatric Disorder
- Male and Female
- Age 16-17
- OR Age 25-29
- Have tried tobacco/be a cigarette smoker,
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- Have tried cannabis only a few times in your life,
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- Currently be a regular cannabis user.
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Investigating Instagram use among young females
University College London, GB
This study was designed to investigate the use of Instagram and how we react to certain pictures. You will be asked to rate a number of pictures on several dimensions and answer some questions about yourself.
- 20 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
28 November 2017 Requirements- Caucasian women
- Age 18-29
- Active Instagram Users
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How does cannabis use affect long-term wellbeing?
University College London, GB
We are conducting a study into the long-term effects of cannabis on psychological well-being and cognition. We are looking for participants to come to UCL for 5 sessions over a 12 month period. (£240)
We will also be looking for some participants to take part in 2 brain imaging (MRI) sessions....- 12 Month(s) to complete
- £240 cash + extra £100 for MRI sessions
- Experiment
- 1-19 Torrington Pl, Fitzrovia, London WC1E 7HB, UK
11 October 2017 Requirements- Healthy Volunteer
- No Psychiatric Disorder
- Male and Female
- Age 16-17
- OR Age 25-29
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Tips for Tots
University College London, GB
We are now recruiting parents of preschool aged children for a research study - Tip for tots. This study is aimed to improve communication between healthcare professionals and parents on the issue of childhood obesity.We would like to find out from any parents of young children how they think a...
- 30 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Interview
- London, UK
25 July 2016 Requirements- -Parents of preschool-aged children (it could be mother, father, or grandparents)
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Health study: Smokers, Vapers & Heat-not-burn users needed!
University College London, GB
We want to investigate the possible health effects of using novel nicotine and tobacco-containing products, i.e. e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn (IQOS), compared with smoking conventional cigarettes. To do this, we want to assess what potentially harmful chemicals enter the bodies of people using...
- 50 Min(s) to complete
- £20 Amazon voucher (per session) + up to £5 cash travel reimbursement (if receipt provided)
- Experiment
- Online
01 January 1970 Requirements- We wish to recruit 3 groups of participants:
- 1) Current smokers (who have smoked tobacco cigarettes for at least 6 months) (for two 30-60 min sessions)
- 2) Ex-smokers (who now vape, i.e. use e-cigarettes) (for one 30-60 min session)
- 3) Ex-smokers (who now use heat-not-burn products, e.g. IQOS) (for one 30-60 min session)
- All:
- Males and females
- Age 18+ years
- Must NOT be pregnant
- Must NOT have any heart- or lung-related diseases
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