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Female Adolescents’ Use of Social Media and Self-Reported Mental Health
University College London, GB
I am conducting research for my Master’s dissertation at University College London on female adolescent experiences of social media and how social networks affect their mental health. It is aimed at females aged 12-17.
- 45 Min(s) to complete
- Cash £10
- Interview
- London, UK
24 May 2019 Requirements- Requirements:
- Females
- Age 12-17
- Exclusion criteria:
- Must not be diagnosed with mental illness or disability
- Must not be home-schooled
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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’, complete some questionnaires and computer tasks. You should be aware that the film contains graphic scenes including sexual and interpersonal violence which some people might find...
- 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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MEG study: Visual information processing during manual actions
University College London, GB
We are looking for volunteers to take part in a virtual reality experiment, in which we investigate how sensory information about seen and felt hand position is integrated into one’s body representation.
The study consists of two sessions, which will be completed on different days: a...- 3 Hour(s) to complete
- £10 per hour
- Brain scanning experiment (Magnetoencephalography)
- 12 Queen Square, Holborn, London WC1B 5JS, UK
09 May 2019 Requirements- Right-handedness
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision (please wear contact lenses if you require them)
- Age 18-40
- Registered with a GP in the UK
- No contraindications for MEG scanning: non-removable magnetic parts inside or on your body; pacemakers or artificial heart valves; cerebral aneurism clips or other clips from neurosurgery; work in the metal-industry or exposure to metal dust or splinters; eye injuries involving metal; permanent make-up; cochlear implants
- Medium or large hands (i.e., smaller than 16 cm middle fingertip to end of your palm; you can test this by folding a DIN A4 paper sheet in half – your hand should be 1-2 cm bigger than the short side of that folded paper)
- No recent, diagnosed history of psychological or neurological conditions
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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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Perceptual decision-making
University College London, GB
Always wanted to know if you are a good decider? Sign up for this simple 100 minutes computer-based perceptual decision-making task to find out! The task pays £15 + approx. £10 bonus on completion
- 100 Min(s) to complete
- ~25£ Cash
- Experiment
- 12 Queen Square, Holborn, London WC1B 5JS, UK
03 May 2019 Requirements- Student
- 18-30 years old
- UK citizen, born and raised in the UK
- At least 1 parent is UK citizen, born and raised in the UK
- Have not lived outside the UK for more than 1 year
- Normal/corrected to normal hearing and vision
- No history of psychological or neurological disorders
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Helping parents develop positive parenting skills
University College London, GB
We are looking for parents of children aged 2-7 years to take part in a study about parenting programs. You could either have participated in a parenting program already or just be interested in trying it out, in which case we might be able to offer you one for free (Triple-P online or Emotion...
- 60 Min(s) to complete
- Online Shopping voucher
- Interview
- Online
12 April 2019 Requirements- Be a parent/carer of a child aged 2-7 years
- Live in the UK
- Speak English fluently
- Be taking part or have taken part in a parenting program; and/or
- Be interested in trying out a parenting program for free
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Evaluating the therapeutic potential of Cannabidiol (CBD)
University College London, GB
We are investigating the effects of Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the non-intoxicating ingredients of cannabis, on a host of cognitive functions. We are seeking both healthy controls, and people who have experienced some form of trauma during either childhood or adolescence. All participants should...
- 14 Hour(s) to complete
- £100 (£50 per session). Bonus of up to £6 depending on task performance.
- Experiment
- Gower St, Bloomsbury, London, UK
19 March 2019 Requirements- Age 18-70.
- No or minimal recent history of recreational drug use.
- Not currently receiving treatment for psychiatric illness.
- Non-smokers.
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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
- £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.
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Studying the impact of depression on quality of life for adults with Autism
University College London, GB
There is growing evidence that people with Autism Spectrum Disorders are at a high risk of associated psychiatric disorders – with depression being the most common.
This study looks at the impact of depression on quality of life for autistic adults. Those with and without an additional...- 30 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
25 February 2019 Requirements- Be 18 years old or over
- Have received a formal diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
- Have no physical disabilities or comorbid intellectual disability
- Must be able to complete the survey by themselves
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Toddler 3D Body Shape study
University College London, GB
We are looking to create age-specific 3D models of toddlers in the UK.
Research has shown that body weight tracks from infancy into adulthood. This means that heavier children may be at a higher risk of weight problems later in life.
We are scanning 2-3-year-old toddlers at the UNIVERSITY...- 30 Min(s) to complete
- £20 Amazon Voucher for you + travel reimbursement + Goody Bag for your toddler
- 3D Body scan (non-radioactive)
- 8 Brayford Wharf E, Lincoln LN5 7AT, UK
18 February 2019 Requirements- You have been invited to take part in this study as you have a child between 2-3 years of age
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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/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 Hour(s) to complete
- £20
- Experiment
- Alexandra House, 17 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AR, UK
06 February 2019 Requirements- Males and females
- Aged 18-60
- No history of neurological or psychiatric illness
- Internet connection