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The 12 Hour Journey: A wellbeing study for people living with a stoma
University College London, GB
We’re running a UCL research study with Colostomy UK exploring how time outdoors can support wellbeing for people living with a stoma. The 12 Hour Journey isn’t about distance — you choose 4, 6, or 12 hours outdoors, unplugged and at your own pace. By taking part, you’ll help us understand how...
- 1 Day(s) to complete
- Prize draw to win one of 4 £50 retail vouchers
- Experiment
- Online
22 September 2025 Requirements- Adults aged 18 and over
- Living with a stoma (colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy)
- Living in the UK
- Able to take part in a solo outdoor walk or time outside for 4, 6, or 12 hours (your choice)
- No need to be fit or an experienced walker — this is about stepping outside your routine, not a race.
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Understanding the symptoms of body dysmorphia and muscle dysmorphia.
University College London, GB
This online study aims to understand more about body dysmorphic disorder and muscle dysmorphia. It is hoped that the results of this study will help improve our understanding of how to best support people with body dysmorphic disorder and muscle dysmorphia.
We are exploring:
- The symptoms...- 15 Min(s) to complete
- Prize draw: Enter to win one of ten £25 vouchers.
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
17 September 2025 Requirements- - Individuals who self-identify as having body dysmorphia and/ or muscle dysmorphia
- - Individuals who are aged 18+.
- - Individuals who are fluent in English
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Ageing in the Immune System
University College London, GB
Immunity declines with age, leading to higher risks of diseases, weaker responses to new infections, and reduced vaccine efficacy. Our research aims to understand the mechanisms behind this decline by studying changes in the aging immune system. We analyze peripheral blood to assess differences...
- 45 Min(s) to complete
- £50
- Experiment
- Rayne Institute, 5 University St, London WC1E 6JF, UK
17 September 2025 Requirements- - Age above 18 (over 40 years old preferred)
- - Both males and females
- - Non-smoker
- - No history of autoimmune disease
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fMRI Virtual Reality Study
University College London, GB
Join us in this fMRI study investigating how people learn about the relation between situations and mildly uncomfortable electrical stimulations in their environment.
• Inside the scanner you will engage with VR scenarios designed to enlighten our understanding of human learning and...- 180 Min(s) to complete
- £90
- Experiment
- Wellcome Trust Centre, 12 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AR, UK
05 September 2025 Requirements- - You must be aged between 18 and 30 years old
- - Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing.
- - You must be healthy with no history of neurological or mental health conditions.
- - Must not be pregnant
- - Must not have tattoos above the crease of the elbows (this includes semi-permanent tattooing procedures such as micro-blading)
- - Must not have any metallic objects that cannot be removed for the scan.
- Further eligibility requirements will be discussed in a phone call once you have signed up to the study.
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Effects of nitrous oxide on thoughts, emotions and memory
University College London, GB
In this study we are looking at the effects of a drug called nitrous oxide ('laughing gas') on brain functioning during various cognitive tasks. We believe that nitrous oxide can change brain functioning in specific ways which might help us better understand psychological disorders such as PTSD,...
- 6 Hour(s) to complete
- £50 Cash
- Experiment
- 1-19 Torrington Pl, London WC1E 7HB, UK
28 August 2025 Requirements- Age 18-40
- Healthy adults
- Fluent in English
- Free of medical and mental health conditions/not had any medical procedures recently
- Not be taking certain medications
- Willing to complete our screening assessment
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An investigation into daily threats in PTSD
University College London, GB
This study aims to investigate how post-traumatic stress symptoms and a sense of current threat impact the daily lives of trauma-exposed individuals. Situations in which an individual experiences a sense of current threat may cause panic, fear and terror. This study uses an ecological momentary...
- 12 Day(s) to complete
- Prize draw
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
04 August 2025 Requirements- You can take part if you are:
- • Aged 18 years or over.
- • Experiencing some post-traumatic stress symptoms, e.g. flashbacks or nightmares, or avoidance of reminders of the event, or feeling jumpy or on edge, as measured on the PTSD symptom screening measure.
- • Experiencing a daily sense of current threat.
- • Have access to a personal smartphone.
- You will not be able to take part if:
- • You are currently receiving psychological therapy, as this will make it difficult for researchers to know whether any changes during the study are due to therapy or taking part in the study.
- • Your scores on the screening measure (not diagnostic) for PTSD symptoms are above a pre-determined severity threshold. If this is the case, we suggest that you contact the signposted services for support.
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How Electrical Stimulation Reshapes Our Ability to Juggle Multiple Tasks
University College London, GB
This experiment involves eye-tracking and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique. The experiment includes two parts: the first session lasts for 2 hours, and the second session (one week after the first session) lasts for 1 hour. You will...
- 3 Hour(s) to complete
- £35
- Experiment
- 2 Wakefield St, London WC1N 1PF, UK
02 May 2025 Requirements- Eligibility criteria (read carefully):
- 1. Native British English speakers, aged 18-35
- 2. Right-handed
- 3. Less than 3 years of musical training
- 4. No speech or hearing deficits, no neurological or psychiatric disorders (e.g., dyslexia)
- 5. No severe dry eyes
- 6. No extensive experience with degraded speech
- To ensure you are tDCS safe, you should NOT participate if you:
- • Have a history of epilepsy or seizures
- • Have any implanted metal or electronic devices (e.g., pacemakers)
- • Have a history of neurological or psychiatric disorders
- • Are pregnant
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The Effect of Benzodiazepines on Anxiety-related Cognition
University College London, GB
We would like to invite you to participate in a study investigating the effects of benzodiazepines on anxiety-related cognition and behaviour. It is hoped that this research will contribute to an improved understanding of anxiety-related disorders and how to treat them. We are investigating the...
- 2 Hour(s) to complete
- £40 + bonus
- Experiment
- Alexandra House, 17-19 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AZ, UK
01 May 2025 Requirements- There are some inclusion/exclusion criteria in place which are designed to limit the risks of adverse drug effects. We have a brief online questionnaire that you will need to complete so that we can assess your eligibility. Please see the link below.
- You are eligible if you are aged between 18 and 64 and don’t have a history of neurological illness or any other physical health condition likely to influence cognitive ability. To limit dangerous interactions with lorazepam, we are excluding individuals who are currently or have recently taken other drugs which are known to interact with lorazepam. We are excluding participants who are/may be/planning to get pregnant, to limit harm to unborn children. Other indications may be taken into account so that those with higher risk of side-effects of lorazepam are excluded (e.g. history of benzodiazepine allergy).
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LIFE trial
University College London, GB
Investigating exercise in depression & comparing inflammation, brain function, cognition and mental health between people with and without depression.
- 20 Hour(s) to complete
- £10/hr, additional prizes to be won and additional payment for brain scans.
- Experiment
- University College London, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT, UK
29 April 2025 Requirements- Ages 18 - 60.
- Must not have any neurological diseases
- Must not have a current or historical diagnosis of any mental health disorder
- Must not be pregnant
- Must not regularly take anti-inflammatory medication
- Must not exercise >30min/week
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The Impact of CBT on Shock-Potentiated Neural Circuitry
University College London, GB
We are looking for participants with persistent anxiety to take part in our research study on the effects of psychological therapy on learning and emotional processing. It is hoped that this research will contribute to an improved understanding of anxiety and its treatments. Participants will...
- 7 Hour(s) to complete
- £75 for full participation.
- Experiment
- Queen Square, London WC1N 3AH, UK
07 October 2024 Requirements- We are looking for people who have been experiencing persistent anxiety and/or low mood.
- All participants must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- Participants will need to be safe to go into the MRI scanner, meaning they must have no metal in their body that cannot be removed (piercings, implants, medical devices, etc).
- We unfortunately cannot accept participants who have taken antidepressant medication in the past six months.
- We also cannot accept participants who are currently receiving CBT treatment, or have received such treatment within the past 3 months.
- However, we are able to recruit participants who are on the waiting list for CBT treatment through the NHS, but please let us know.
- It is also preferable for participants to live in London.
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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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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)