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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 reside in the UK
- 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
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Cannabis vaporisation study for healthy volunteers
University College London, GB
We are conducting an imaging study looking into the acute effects of cannabis. We are looking for people aged 16-17 and 26-29. Overall, you will get paid £150 + travel + extra bonuses for task performance (~£25).
There are 4 sessions, spaced over a 4-8 week period, held at UCL and Hammersmith...- 16 Hour(s) to complete
- £150 + travel + task performance bonus (~£25)
- Pharmacological MRI Experiment
- Shepherd's Bush, London W12 0NN, UK
31 January 2019 Requirements- • Healthy Volunteer
- • Be available in the working day to come to Hammersmith Hospital for 4+ hours, on 3 occasions
- • No diagnosed psychiatric disorder
- • Never had psychosis or have a family member with psychosis
- • Male and Female
- • Age 16-17
- • OR Age 26-29
- • Currently be a regular cannabis user
- • Able to have an MRI scan
- Note - there are other eligibility criteria that are assessed over the phone.
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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 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 26-29. Overall, you can get paid £425 + travel.
This study involves attending 7 sessions over a 12 month period, which will be 2 MRI sessions at Hammersmith Hospital, and...- 12 Month(s) to complete
- Up to £425 in total + some travel reimbursement
- 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 26-29
- 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.